Blast-Wave Analysis of High-Pressure Coupling Shells.
Abstract
The interaction between an energetic laser-produced plasma which streams through an ambient plasma exhibits many properties of a blast wave. This document outline the blast-wave theory and finds that it compares favorably to many features found in the NRL laser-plasma HANE simulation experiments. Contrary to expectations of an ideal blast wave, however, the laser-produced coupling fronts develop unusual nonuniformities; mechanisms that may be responsible for this structure are speculated upon.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 06, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA139687
Entities
People
- Barrett H. Ripin
- Edgar A. McLean
- John A. Stamper
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory