Suprathermal Electrons and Peak Magnetic Fields in Laser Target-Plasmas.
Abstract
The contribution of suprathermal electrons to the magnetic field generated in laser-target plasmas is discussed in terms of a two-fluid model including a single-temperature suprathermal electron fluid. In the neighborhood of the critical depth, one can approximate the effect of suprathermal electrons on the peak magnetic field by a simple multiplying factor on the source term due to the thermal electrons. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA040798
Entities
People
- D. A. Tidman
- D. Colombant
Organizations
- University of Maryland