Abstract
This study presents the characteristics of the plasma and the effect of the laser beam to best suit the plasma model behaviour. Special attention is paid to the "Genuine" Two Fluid Model and the pondermotive and transient forces. These models are translated into a numerical study of the parameters, such as the electric field density and temperature distributions once electromagnetic energy is supplied to the plasma. The parameters are presented graphically against time and distance into a small plasma fuel pellet. It is noted how field density and ions form undulations through the plasma. Types of plasma fuels are discussed with regards to their key parameters, such as density, volume and temperature. These characteristics were initially used in computations that were performed using the laser driven inertial fusion energy option based on volume ignition with the natural adiabatic self-similarity compression and expansion hydrodynamics.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 31st EPS Conference on Plasma Physics, held in Imperial College, London, 28 June-2 July, 2004 |
Publisher | European Physical Society |
Number of pages | 1 |
ISBN (Print) | 2914771223 |
Publication status | Published - 2004 |
Event | EPS Conference on Plasma Physics - Duration: 1 Jan 2004 → … |
Conference
Conference | EPS Conference on Plasma Physics |
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Period | 1/01/04 → … |
Keywords
- laser-plasma interactions
- electromagnetic waves
- fusion energy
- hydrodynamics
- compression