One-dimensional particle simulations of fast electron transport in solid targets

Authors
Guerin, SM Bell, AR Davies, JR Haines, MG
Citation
Sm. Guerin et al., One-dimensional particle simulations of fast electron transport in solid targets, PLASMA PHYS, 41(2), 1999, pp. 285-292
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PLASMA PHYSICS AND CONTROLLED FUSION
ISSN journal
07413335 → ACNP
Volume
41
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
285 - 292
Database
ISI
SICI code
0741-3335(199902)41:2<285:OPSOFE>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
Fast electron transport in a dense plasma is investigated with one-dimensio nal particle in-cell simulations. We show the importance of collisions in t he interaction of an ultra-intense ultrashort laser pulse with a solid targ et. We demonstrate that the fast electron penetration depth and distributio n depend on target resistivity. Collisions reinforce the fast electron conf inement near the irradiated surface.