Proton imaging of high-energy-density laboratory plasmas
Proton imaging has become a key diagnostic for measuring electromagnetic fields in high-
energy-density (HED) laboratory plasmas. Compared to other techniques for diagnosing …
energy-density (HED) laboratory plasmas. Compared to other techniques for diagnosing …
[HTML][HTML] Ultrafast proton radiography of the magnetic fields generated by a laser-driven coil current
Magnetic fields generated by a current flowing through a U-shaped coil connecting two
copper foils were measured using ultrafast proton radiography. Two∼ 1.25 kJ, 1-ns laser …
copper foils were measured using ultrafast proton radiography. Two∼ 1.25 kJ, 1-ns laser …
Saturation of the compression of two interacting magnetized plasma toroids evidenced in the laboratory
Interactions between magnetic fields advected by matter play a fundamental role in the
Universe at a diverse range of scales. A crucial role these interactions play is in making …
Universe at a diverse range of scales. A crucial role these interactions play is in making …
[HTML][HTML] Extended-magnetohydrodynamics in under-dense plasmas
Extended-magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) transports magnetic flux and electron energy in
high-energy-density experiments, but individual transport effects remain unobserved …
high-energy-density experiments, but individual transport effects remain unobserved …
Magnetic signatures of radiation-driven double ablation fronts
In experiments performed with the OMEGA EP laser system, magnetic field generation in
double ablation fronts was observed. Proton radiography measured the strength, spatial …
double ablation fronts was observed. Proton radiography measured the strength, spatial …
Exploring extreme magnetization phenomena in directly driven imploding cylindrical targets
This paper uses extended-magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) simulations to explore an
extreme magnetized plasma regime realizable by cylindrical implosions on the OMEGA …
extreme magnetized plasma regime realizable by cylindrical implosions on the OMEGA …
Laser-produced magnetic-Rayleigh-Taylor unstable plasma slabs in a 20 T magnetic field
Magnetized laser-produced plasmas are central to many novel laboratory astrophysics and
inertial confinement fusion studies, as well as in industrial applications. Here we provide the …
inertial confinement fusion studies, as well as in industrial applications. Here we provide the …
[HTML][HTML] Measuring magnetic flux suppression in high-power laser–plasma interactions
Biermann battery magnetic field generation driven by high power laser–solid interactions is
explored in experiments performed with the OMEGA EP laser system. Proton deflectometry …
explored in experiments performed with the OMEGA EP laser system. Proton deflectometry …
Ultrafast relativistic electron probing of extreme magnetic fields
We investigate the suitability of using GeV laser wakefield accelerated electron beams to
measure strong, B> 0.1 MT, magnetic fields. This method is explored as an alternative to …
measure strong, B> 0.1 MT, magnetic fields. This method is explored as an alternative to …
[HTML][HTML] Kinetic simulation of magnetic field generation and collisionless shock formation in expanding laboratory plasmas
Recent laboratory experiments with laser-produced plasmas have observed and studied a
number of fundamental physical processes relevant to magnetized astrophysical plasmas …
number of fundamental physical processes relevant to magnetized astrophysical plasmas …