On the transient spatial localization model

Journal Article · 28 March 2023 · High Energy Density Physics

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hedp.2023.101043 · OSTI ID:2007273

Iglesias, Carlos A.  ^[1]

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1. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

Significant discrepancies relevant to helioseismology between experimental and theoretical photon absorption by plasmas remain unresolved. Interestingly, a new process called transient spatial localization (TSL), where the plasma perturbs the final states in photon ionization processes, ostensibly enhances cross-sections resolving the extant discrepancies. The TSL model, however, is shown to involve ad hoc formulas not derived from fundamental principles and systematic approximations. Additionally, a variant of the TSL model, which claimed to enhance electron collisional ionization, is inconsistent with the Schrodinger equation and fails to reproduce known results.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
• Grant/Contract Number: AC52-07NA27344; NA0003525
• OSTI ID: 2007273
• Alternate ID(s): OSTI ID: 1968623
• Report Number(s): LLNL--JRNL-835763; {"Journal ID: ISSN 1574-1818",1054051}
• Journal Information: High Energy Density Physics, Journal Name: High Energy Density Physics Vol. 47; ISSN 1574-1818
• Publisher: ElsevierCopyright Statement
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English