Interferometric Confirmation of Radiation-Pressure Effects in Laser-Plasma Interactions

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David Attwood · Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Donald W. Sweeney · Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Jerome M. Auerbach · Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

P. H. Y. Lee · Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Abstract

Interferometric data resolved to 1 \ensuremath{\mu}m and 15 psec confirm the significant role of radiation pressure during high-intensity laser-plasma interactions. Specifically observed manifestations include electron density profiles steepened to \ensuremath{\sim}1-\ensuremath{\mu}m scale length, clearly defined upper and lower density shelves, and small- and large-scale deformations of transverse isodensity of surfaces.

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Laser-Plasma Interactions and Diagnostics High-pressure geophysics and materials Laser-induced spectroscopy and plasma

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Published in: Physical Review Letters

Volume 40, Issue 3, pp. 184-187

DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.40.184

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 30.24

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Interferometric Confirmation of Radiation-Pressure Effects in Laser-Plasma Interactions

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