X-ray diffraction from a dense plasma

Citation
D. Riley et al., X-ray diffraction from a dense plasma, PHYS REV L, 84(8), 2000, pp. 1704-1707
Citations number
23
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
ISSN journal
00319007 → ACNP
Volume
84
Issue
8
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1704 - 1707
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-9007(20000221)84:8<1704:XDFADP>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
We report measurements of x-ray scattering cross sections for dense plasmas created by subjecting aluminum foils to strong laser-driven shocks. A narr ow cone of quasimonochromatic x-rays at similar to 4.75 keV was used to pro be the shocked part of the foil and scattered photons were detected with a CCD camera. The scattering cross section shows a clear peak, indicating dif fraction from the plasma. Analysis and simulation of the data suggest that radiative heating and electron-ion energy exchange are important factors in the plasma production.