In:
New Journal of Physics, IOP Publishing
Abstract:
In this paper, we present an experiment that explores the plasma dynamics of a 7 micron diameter carbon wire after being irradiated with a near-relativistic-intensity short pulse laser. Using an X-ray Free Electron Laser pulse to measure the small angle X-ray scattering signal, we observe that the scattering surface is bent and prone to instability over tens of picoseconds. The dynamics of this process are consistent with the presence of a sharp, propagating shock front inside the wire, moving at a speed close to the hole boring velocity or that expected from a thermal shock at a few tens of Mbar.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1367-2630
DOI:
10.1088/1367-2630/acfab5
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
IOP Publishing
Publication Date:
2023
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1464444-7
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