Abstract
The propagation of an ionization wave through a subcritical foam is studied under inertial confinement fusion conditions. Independent measurements of the ionization wave velocity are compared with hydrodynamic simulations and analytical models. It is shown that simulations of a homogeneous material at equivalent density strongly overestimate the front velocity. The internal foam structure can be accounted for with a simple model of foam homogenization that allows improving agreement between experiment and calculations.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 113105 |
| Journal | Physics of Plasmas |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 11 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |