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Experimental observation and numerical simulations of laser-driven ablation

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
A group of fast ablatively driven ions has been observed by Thomson-parabola and Faraday-cup analyses of an expanding plasma produced by focusing energetic 8-nsec Nd:glass-laser pulses onto thick planar targets. Numerical simulations reveal the formation of an ablation structure with characteristics that agree well with the experimental observations.
Research Organization:
Sandia Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185
OSTI ID:
6770694
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 41:19; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English