Laboratory experiments on plasma jets in a magnetic field using high-power lasers

K. Nishio, Y. Sakawa, Y. Kuramitsu, T. Morita, T. Ide, M. Kuwada, M. Koga, T. Kato, T. Norimatsu, C. Gregory, N. Woolsey, C. Murphy, G. Gregori, K. Schaar, A. Diziere, M. Koenig, A. Pelka, S. Wang, Q. Dong, Y. LiH. Takabe

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Abstract

The experiments to simulate astrophysical jet generation are performed using Gekko XII (GXII) HIPER laser system at the Institute of Laser Engineering. In the experiments a fast plasma flow generated by shooting a CH plane (10 μm thickness) is observed at the rear side of the plane. By separating the focal spot of the main beams, a non-uniform plasma is generated. The non-uniform plasma flow in an external magnetic field (0.2∼0.3 T) perpendicular to the plasma is more collimated than that without the external magnetic field. The plasma β, the ratio between the plasma and magnetic pressure, is ≠1, and the magnetic Reynolds number is ∼150 in the collimated plasma. It is considered that the magnetic field is distorted by the plasma flow and enhances the jet collimation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEPJ Web of Conferences
Volume59
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2013
Event7th International Conference on Inertial Fusion Sciences and Applications, IFSA 2011 - Bordeaux, United Kingdom
Duration: 12 Sept 201116 Sept 2011

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Inertial Fusion Sciences and Applications, IFSA 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityBordeaux
Period12/09/1116/09/11

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