High-power, kilojoule class laser channeling in millimeter-scale underdense plasma

Experiments were performed using the Omega EP laser, operating at 740 J of energy in 8 ps (90 TW), which provides extreme conditions relevant to fast ignition studies. A carbon and hydrogen plasma plume was used as the underdense target and the interaction of the laser pulse propagating and channeli...

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Main Authors: Willingale, L, Nilson, P, Thomas, A, Cobble, J, Craxton, R, Maksimchuk, A, Norreys, P, Sangster, T, Scott, R, Stoeckl, C, Zulick, C, Krushelnick, K
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011