Classical optics and light pressure in spherical laser plasmas
- 11 May 1978
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics
- Vol. 11 (7) , 1085-1105
- https://doi.org/10.1088/0022-3727/11/7/009
Abstract
The propagation of light in spherical geometry is treated on the basis of the wave equation. Analytical formulae for classical reflection from pellets and plane targets under normal incidence are presented and the maximum electric field increase in smooth density profiles is determined. Density profile distortions due to light pressure and their influence on pellet compression are discussed in a steady-state model.Keywords
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