Author: W. Sharkawy Abdel-RaoofPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Interaction of CO2- Laser Radiation with Dense Plasma
Author: W. Sharkawy Abdel-RaoofPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Experimental and computational results on the interaction of carbon dioxide laser radiation with a dense plasma
Author: Malcolm Stuart WhiteInteraction of CO2 Laser Light with a Dense Z-pinch Plasma
Author: Georg F. AlbrechtPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Lasers
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Laser Interaction and Related Plasma Phenomena
Author: Heinrich HoraPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1468477382
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 573
Book Description
Paul Harteck Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, New York When the Maser and the Laser Were discovered, people were speculating if this was the beginning of a new page, or even a new chapter, in the Book of Physics. The Second Workshop on "Laser Interaction and Related Plasma Phenomena" held in Hartford made it clear that the perspective had changed, that people now question if the consequences of these discoveries constitute a new chapter, or possibly a new era in Physics. While the papers presented were all stimulating and of out standing quality, of special interest were the experiments which demonstrated that triggering of thermonuclear fusion by Laser techniques is indeed in the realm of the possible. Along these lines, I enjoy recalling an anecdote concerning the late F. G. Houtermans. I think that all who knew him will agree that he was an unusual genius and at the same time a very amusing colleague.
Theoretical Studies of Laser Light Interaction and Optical and X-Ray Emission from Dense Metallic Plasmas
Author: J. J. DuderstadtPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
The interaction of a high power CO2 laser with a dense plasma is investigated. Stimulated Brillouin scattering and thermal self-focusing of the incident beam is studied. The dynamics of a strongly turbulent plasma generated by laser-plasma interaction, and the behavior of nonlinear waves (solitons) in the plasma is analyzed. Advanced MHD plasma simulation models are employed to study the complex dynamics of nonequilibrium plasmas interacting with laser radiation. MHD computer codes capable of simulating exploding wire or pinch dynamics subjected to intense laser irradiation are developed. Radiation transport effects, such as X-ray line emission and re-absorption in optically thick regions of the plasma, are incorporated in the MHD computer code. (Author).
Laser interaction and related plasma phenomena, volume 3
Author: Helmut J. SchwarzPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1468484133
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
As was the case in the two preceding workshops of 1969 and 1971, the Third Workshop on "Laser Interaction and Related Plasma Phenomena" held in 1973 was of international character. The main purpose was to review the advanced status of this particular and turbulent field of physics as it had developed vigorously in all major laboratories of the world since 1971. Due to recently accelerated advancements, it was hardly possible to present a com plete tutorial review; the subject is still in its premature stages and changing rapidly. A topical conference would have been too specific for a group of physicists with broad backgrounds working in the field or for those just about to enter it. It was the aim of the workshop and it is the aim of these proceedings to help this large group of scientists find their way within the highly complex and sometimes confusing results of a new field. We optimized the task of the workshop with extensive reviews on severa~ topics and at the same time included more detailed infor mation for specialists. The differences in their conclusions were not a matter of contention but rather served to complement the advanced results. As in the preceding workshops, we directed our attention toward critical realism in respect to the complexity of the field. What is meant here is exemplified in the contribution by R. Sigel W.667).
Laser Interaction and Related Plasma Phenomena
Author: S. NakaiPublisher: American Institute of Physics
ISBN: 9781563964459
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
Papers from the April 1995 conference (formerly called a "workshop") are contained in two volumes. The first volume (623-9) comprises contributions arranged in sections on ICF programs and energy drivers; critical elements for ignition--target experiment, physics, and design; laser-matter interaction physics; and high intensities, short pulse interactions. The second volume (624-7) begins with papers on optical technologies and various kinds of lasers--free electron, LD and LD pumped, gas, nuclear pumped, and short pulse. Following these are sections on particle beams--light and heavy ion beam fusions; and applications of laser and plasma. Edward Teller Award lectures complete the proceedings. Not indexed by subject (contains only an author "index"). Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Dense Plasma Heating and Radiation Generation
Author: M. KristiansenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
The investigations under this grant consist of three parts: CO2 laser heating of dense preformed plasmas, interaction of a dense hot plasma with a small solid pellet, and pulsed power systems and technology. The laser plasma heating experiment has demonstrated both beam guiding by the plasma and plasma heating by the beam. These results will be useful in heating plasmas for radiation generation. Experiments have shown that the pellet-plasma interaction can be enhanced by irradiating the pellet with a laser shortly before the interaction begins. This result is relevant to improving the efficiency with which the energy in a hot dense plasma can be converted to radiation. The pellet-plasma interaction effort also includes several sub-investigations related to pulsed power technology development.
Laser Interaction and Related Plasma Phenomena
Author: S. NakaiPublisher: American Institute of Physics
ISBN: 9781563964459
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
Papers from the April 1995 conference (formerly called a "workshop") are contained in two volumes. The first volume (623-9) comprises contributions arranged in sections on ICF programs and energy drivers; critical elements for ignition--target experiment, physics, and design; laser-matter interaction physics; and high intensities, short pulse interactions. The second volume (624-7) begins with papers on optical technologies and various kinds of lasers--free electron, LD and LD pumped, gas, nuclear pumped, and short pulse. Following these are sections on particle beams--light and heavy ion beam fusions; and applications of laser and plasma. Edward Teller Award lectures complete the proceedings. Not indexed by subject (contains only an author "index"). Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Laser Plasmas and Nuclear Energy
Author: Heinrich HoraPublisher: Springer
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Most of this book was written before October 1973. Thus the statements concerning the energy crisis are now dated, but remain valid nevertheless. However, the term "energy crisis" is no longer the unusual new concept it was when the material was written; it is, rather, a commonplace expression for a condition with which we are all only too familiar. The purpose of this book is to point out that the science and technology of laser-induced nuclear fusion are an extraordinary subject, which in some way not yet completely clear can solve the problem of gaining a pollution-free and really inexhaustible supply of inexpensive energy from the heavy hydrogen (deuterium) atoms found in all terrestrial waters. The concept is very obvious and very simple: To heat solid deuterium or mixtures of deuterium and tritium (superheavy hydrogen) by laser pulses so rapidly that despite the resulting expansion and cooling there still take place so many nuclear fusion reactions tnat the energy produced is greater than the laser energy that had to be applied. Compression of the plasma by the laser radiation itself is a more sophisticated refinement of the process, but one which at the present stage of laser cechnology is needed for the rapid realization of a laser-fusion reactor for power generation. This concept of compression can also be applied to the development of completely safe reactors with controlled microexplosions of laser-compressed fissionable materials such as uranium and even boron, which fission completely safely into nonradioactive helium atoms.