Observation of a magneto-Rayleigh-Taylor instability in magnetically collimated plasma jets

Malko, S.; Schaeffer, D. B.; Yao, W.; Valenzuela-Villaseca, V.; Johnson, C.; Fiksel, G.; Ciardi, A.; Fox, W.

doi:10.1103/PhysRevResearch.6.023330

Title: Observation of a magneto-Rayleigh-Taylor instability in magnetically collimated plasma jets

Journal Article · 27 June 2024 · Physical Review Research

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevResearch.6.023330 · OSTI ID:2377873

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We present the direct experimental observation of the formation of a diamagnetic cavity and magneto-Rayleigh-Taylor (MRT) instability in a $β \approx 1$ high energy density plasma. Proton radiography is used to measure the two dimensional path-integrated magnetic field in a laser-produced plasma propagating parallel to a preimposed magnetic field. Flutelike structures, associated with the MRT instability, are observed to grow at the surface of the cavity, with a measured wavelength of 1.2 mm and growth time of 4 ns. These measurements are in good agreement with predictions of three dimensional magnetohydrodynamic simulations using the GORGON code. Published by the American Physical Society 2024

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC02-09CH11466; NA0003856

OSTI ID:: 2377873

Journal Information:: Physical Review Research, Journal Name: Physical Review Research Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 6; ISSN 2643-1564; ISSN PPRHAI

Publisher:: American Physical SocietyCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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