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Characterization of Heat-Wave Propagation through Laser-Driven Ti-Doped Underdense Plasma

Journal Article · · High Energy Density Physics
OSTI ID:970653
The propagation of a laser-driven heat-wave into a Ti-doped aerogel target was investigated. The temporal evolution of the electron temperature was derived by means of Ti K-shell x-ray spectroscopy, and compared with two-dimensional radiation hydrodynamic simulations. Reasonable agreement was obtained in the early stage of the heat-wave propagation. In the later phase, laser absorption, the propagation of the heat wave, and hydrodynamic motion interact in a complex manner, and the plasma is mostly re-heated by collision and stagnation at the target central axis.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
970653
Report Number(s):
LLNL-JRNL-411390
Journal Information:
High Energy Density Physics, Journal Name: High Energy Density Physics Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 6; ISSN 1574-1818
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English