Interaction of high-intensity laser radiation with metals.The interaction is characterized by the production of plasma, within which the primary absorption occurs. Absorption of laser radiation by a plasma may occur by several processes. The absorption process called 'inverse bremsstrahlung' is discussed. The interaction of a laser beam with the plasma produced from a thick metal target was studied. The results of the measurements of the ion kinetic energies are presented in a graph. In addition to measurements with thick targets, information was also obtained with a thin foil of gold.
Document ID
19720040301
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Linlor, W. I. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1971
Subject Category
Masers
Meeting Information
Meeting: Symposium on Electron, Ion, and Laser Beam Technology, 11th, University of Colorado