Abstract
We present results of an experiment designed to address key aspects of magnetized collisionless shocks using two laser-produced plasmas in opposing geometry. The dynamics of the two plasmas and their interaction were studied with and without magnetic fields using spatially and temporally resolved measurements of the electron density. Results show that counter-propagating collisionless plasmas mainly interpenetrate when no magnetic field is present. In contrast, experimental results obtained with the addition of a 7.5 T magnetic field show density features in the collision area that only occur when the field is present. The reason for this remains uncertain, and may result from an increase in the effective collisionality.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Inertial Fusion Sciences and Applications 2003 |
Editors | B.A. Hammel, D.D. Meyerhofer, J. Meyer-ter-Vehn |
Pages | 925-929 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2004 |
Event | Third International Conference on Inertial Fusion Sciences and Applications, IFSA 2003 - Monterey, CA, United States Duration: 7 Sept 2003 → 12 Sept 2003 |
Conference
Conference | Third International Conference on Inertial Fusion Sciences and Applications, IFSA 2003 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Monterey, CA |
Period | 7/09/03 → 12/09/03 |