Variation of laser absorption with plasma scale length in long-scale-length plasmas

Journal Article · Mon Jan 16 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.52.192· OSTI ID:6853306

Herbst, M J; Grun, J; Gardner, J; Stamper, J A; Young, F C; Obenschain, S P; McLean, E A; Ripin, B H

A short-pulse, high-intensity Nd-laser beam interacts with preformed plasmas of variable scale length. At the longest scale length, absorption is limited by backscatter, despite increased collisional absorption.

• Research Organization: U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375
• OSTI ID: 6853306
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 52:3; ISSN PRLTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ABSORPTION
COLLISIONAL PLASMA
DATA
ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSES
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
ENERGY ABSORPTION
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
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PULSES
RADIATIONS
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