Measurements of extended magnetic fields in laser-solid interaction

Griff-McMahon, J.; Malko, S.; Valenzuela-Villaseca, V.; Walsh, C. A.; Fiksel, G.; Rosenberg, M. J.; Schaeffer, D. B.; Fox, W.

doi:10.1103/PhysRevResearch.6.033312

Title: Measurements of extended magnetic fields in laser-solid interaction

Journal Article · 18 September 2024 · Physical Review Research

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevResearch.6.033312 · OSTI ID:2446739

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Magnetic fields generated from a laser-foil interaction are measured with high fidelity using a proton radiography scheme with x-ray fiducials. In contrast to prior findings under similar experimental conditions, this technique reveals the self-generated, Biermann-battery fields extend beyond the edge of the expanding plasma plume to a radius of over 3.5 mm by $t$ = $+ 1.4$ ns. An analysis of two monoenergetic proton populations confirms that proton deflection is dominated by magnetic fields far from the interaction ( $> 2$ mm) and electric fields are insignificant. The results are not captured in state-of-the-art magnetohydrodynamics simulations and suggest the need to consider additional physics mechanisms for the magnetic field generation and transport in laser-solid interactions. Published by the American Physical Society 2024

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

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OSTI ID:: 2446739

Journal Information:: Physical Review Research, Journal Name: Physical Review Research Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 6; ISSN 2643-1564; ISSN PPRHAI

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Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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