Published April 1980 | Version v1
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Wavelength scaling in laser fusion from a plasma-physics viewpoint

Creators

  • 1. California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.

Description

The scaling with laser wavelength of plasma-physics processes important to laser fusion, for parameters typical of eventual reactor targets is considered. The results emphasize the strong potential benefits of lasers with wavelength considerably less than one micron. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Comments Plasma Phys. Controll. Fus.
Journal Volume
5
Journal Issue
6
Series
Comments Plasma Phys. Controll. Fus.
Journal Page Range
239-252
ISSN
0374-2806

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
12579355
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
BRILLOUIN EFFECT; ELECTRON TEMPERATURE; ELECTRONS; FREQUENCY RANGE; INTERACTIONS; LASER IMPLOSIONS; LASER RADIATION; LASER-PRODUCED PLASMA; LASER-RADIATION HEATING; PLASMA FILAMENT; SCALING LAWS; THERMAL CONDUCTION; WAVE PROPAGATION
Descriptors DEC
COHERENT SCATTERING; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; ENERGY TRANSFER; FERMIONS; HEAT TRANSFER; HEATING; IMPLOSIONS; LEPTONS; PLASMA; PLASMA HEATING; RADIATIONS; SCATTERING