Uniform Laser Ablative Acceleration of Targets at 10(14)W/cm(2).
Abstract
We present the first detailed investigations of the ablative acceleration of planar targets while simultaneously using high irradiance (1014 W/sq cm 2), large focal diameters (1 mm) and long laser pulse duration (3 nsec). Included are measurements of target preheat, ablation pressures and uniformity achieved under these conditions. Targets were accelerated to high velocities with velocity profile uniformity approaching that required for high gain pellet implosions. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA121425
Entities
People
- Barrett H. Ripin
- Edgar A. McLean
- R. H. Price
- R. R. Whitlock
- Stephen P.P. Obenschain
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory