Dense Plasma Heating and Radiation Generation.
Abstract
During the past year, the carbon dioxide laser transferred from the AFWL-DYP was modified to run at 10.6 microns and 9.6 microns simultaneously and reliably. A plasma source designed for beat-heating experiments was built and fully diagnosed. Some preliminary investigations of laser plasma interactions were conducted with the plasma source. Beam filamentations were observed when the laser beam was focused through plasma. Attempts to observe parallel beam beat-heating were made, although results did not indicate any significant enhanced heating process. The computer code for analyzing laser-plasma interactions was further improved. An experiment to test the validity of the code's predictions was also designed. A novel experimental arrangement for anti-parallel beat-heating was designed and is being implemented. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 02, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA082432
Entities
People
- M . Kristiansen
- M. O. Hagler
Organizations
- Texas Tech University