Model for Cannonball-Like Acceleration of Laser-Irradiated Targets
- 1 July 1981
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in Japanese Journal of Applied Physics
- Vol. 20 (7) , L477
- https://doi.org/10.1143/jjap.20.l477
Abstract
A new target is proposed which increases both the laser absorption rate and the hydrodynamic efficiency. This target consists of a light inner shell and a massive outer shell with pinholes for entry of the laser light. The acceleration mechanism is similar to that of a cannonball. A model for this acceleration is presented and compared with hydrodynamic simulations.Keywords
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