Efficient Laser Light Absorption by Ion Acoustic Fluctuations.

Abstract

A new efficient absorption mechanism for intense laser light in plasma resulting from an ion acoustic instability generated by a return current is described. Comparisons with experimental results are presented. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA034450

Entities

People

  • Barrett H. Ripin
  • Dennis G. Colombant
  • Wallace M. Manheimer

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Acoustic Waves
  • Angle Of Incidence
  • California
  • Controlled Nuclear Fusion
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Distribution Functions
  • Electron Energy
  • Electrons
  • Energy
  • Equations
  • Hard X Rays
  • Military Research
  • Physics
  • Radiation
  • Universities
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy