Abstract
Isochoric heating of solid-density matter up to a few tens of eV is of interest for investigating astrophysical or inertial fusion scenarios. Such ultra-fast heating can be achieved via the energy deposition of short-pulse laser generated electrons. Here, we report on experimental measurements of this process by means of time-and space-resolved optical interferometry. Our results are found in reasonable agreement with a simple numerical model of fast electron-induced heating. (C) 2013 AIP Publishing LLC.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 123116 |
Pages (from-to) | 123116-1 - 123116-8 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Physics of Plasmas |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2013 |
Keywords
- PLASMA
- PROTONS
- MATTER
- DIFFRACTION
- IGNITION