Plasma density fluctuations driven by a randomized laser beam and application to self-smoothing

  • M. Grech
  • , V. T. Tikhonchuk
  • , S. Weber
  • , G. Riazuelo

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Abstract

The multiple scattering of random laser beams on self-induced density fluctuations is responsible for the modification of the spatial and temporal coherence properties of the transmitted light. We investigate within a statistical approach the excitation of density fluctuations by randomized laser beams. Their spectrum is derived and their level is estimated as a few percents. The thermal effects are discussed. We characterize the evolution of the density perturbation level in time and along the propagation axis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - IFSA 2005
Subtitle of host publicationInertial Fusion Sciences and Applications 2005
Pages351-353
Number of pages3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2006
Externally publishedYes
EventIFSA 2005: Inertial Fusion Sciences and Applications 2005 - Biarritz, France
Duration: 4 Sept 20059 Sept 2005

Publication series

NameJournal De Physique. IV : JP
Volume133
ISSN (Print)1155-4339
ISSN (Electronic)1764-7177

Conference

ConferenceIFSA 2005: Inertial Fusion Sciences and Applications 2005
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityBiarritz
Period4/09/059/09/05

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