Numerical Simulation of Ultracold Plasmas
Abstract
In recent experiments, ultracold neutral plasmas were produced by photoionizing small clouds of laser-cooled atoms. It has been suggested that the low initial temperature of these novel plasmas leads directly to strong correlation and order. In contrast, we argue that rapid intrinsic heating raises the electron temperature to the point where strong correlation cannot develop. The argument is corroborated by a molecular dynamics simulation of the early time plasma evolution.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 24, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADP012500
Entities
People
- Stanislav G. Kuzmin
- Thomas M. O'neil
Organizations
- University of California, San Diego