Non-uniform shock break-through of laser irradiated targets
Abstract
Time integrated optical and X-ray observations recorded on 0.35 μm laser irradiated thin foil targets show the production of non-uniform and non-planar shock waves, caused by hot spots on the ablation surface. Optical striations seen on the rear side of the target correspond to spots in the X-ray image. The optical emission can be described by a model of shock wave unloading from a free surface.
- Publication:
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Optics Communications
- Pub Date:
- March 1985
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0030-4018(85)90160-9
- Bibcode:
- 1985OptCo..53..225W
- Keywords:
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- High Power Lasers;
- Laser Target Interactions;
- Metallic Plasmas;
- Shock Wave Generators;
- X Ray Imagery;
- Laser Heating;
- Metal Foils;
- Pressure Effects;
- Spalling;
- Ultraviolet Lasers;
- Lasers and Masers