Studies of laser-driven shock waves in aluminum

Journal Article · Mon May 22 04:00:00 EDT 1978 · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.40.1391· OSTI ID:6876808

Veeser, L R; Solem, J C

We have observed the structure and velocity of laser-driven shock waves in aluminum foils. We have measured shock velocities as high as 13 km/s and shock luminosity rise-times less than 50 ps, and we have inferred pressures of 200 GPa and shock-front thicknesses < 0.7 ..mu..m. These results suggest that such techniques may be used for measuring equation-of-state parameters and studying the detailed structure of shock fronts.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, University of California, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545
• OSTI ID: 6876808
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 40:21; ISSN PRLTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700106* -- Fusion Energy-- Plasma Research-- Plasma Production-- (-1987)
ALUMINIUM
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
ELEMENTS
ENERGY TRANSFER
EQUATIONS
EQUATIONS OF STATE
FLUID MECHANICS
FOILS
HYDRODYNAMICS
LASER RADIATION
LASERS
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METALS
NEODYMIUM LASERS
PHOTOGRAPHY
PLASMA DIAGNOSTICS
PLASMA PRODUCTION
RADIATIONS
SHOCK WAVES
SOLID STATE LASERS
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VERY HIGH PRESSURE