Astrophysical jet experiments

C. D. Gregory, B. Loupias, J. Waugh, P. Barroso, S. Bouquet, E. Brambrink, S. Dono, E. Falize, J. Howe, Y. Kuramitsu, R. Kodama, M. Koenig, C. Michaut, S. Myers, W. Nazarov, M. M. Notley, A. Oya, S. Pikuz, M. Rabec le Gloahec, Y. SakawaC. Spindloe, M. Streeter, L. A. Wilson, N. C. Woolsey

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Abstract

In this paper, three different experimental configurations designed to study jet propagation physics are presented. Each configuration uses a different target design: conical dimples in solid surfaces, hollow cones filled with foam and angled thin foils. When irradiated with a laser, these targets result in the launching of a plasma jet, the properties of which can be controlled by judicious choices of the target and laser parameters. Experimental results from these targets are shown, and the physics which may be studied with each of these targets is briefly discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Number of pages7
JournalPlasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
Volume50
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2008

Keywords

  • LASER-PRODUCED PLASMAS
  • LABORATORY ASTROPHYSICS
  • EVOLUTION
  • OUTFLOWS

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