Abstract
We have studied the interaction of soft X-ray thermal radiation with foam-layered metal targets. The X-radiation was produced by focusing a high energy laser inside a small size hohlraum. An increment in shock pressure was observed with the foam layer as compared to bare metal targets.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 165-169 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Laser and Particle Beams |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2002 |
Keywords
- Impedance mismatch
- Indirect drive
- Pressure enhancement
- Themal radiation