October 1, 2024
Conference Paper

The Role of Laser Wavelength on the Early-stage Electron Density Evolution in Laser-Produced Plasma

Abstract

In this study, a laser-produced plasma (LPP) was generated by focusing fundamental (1064 nm), second (532nm), and fourth (266 nm) harmonic radiation from a 6 ns Nd:YAG laser at a laser intensity of 10 GW/cm2 onto a copper target placed in vacuum. The early time evolution of the plasma between 0-70 ns following laser ablation was then analyzed using Nomarski interferometry. The dependence of plasma properties such as the electron density distribution, plume velocity, and plume morphology on the laser wavelength are discussed.

Published: October 1, 2024

Citation

Polek M.P., F.N. Beg, and S.S. Harilal. 2024. The Role of Laser Wavelength on the Early-stage Electron Density Evolution in Laser-Produced Plasma. In SPIE High-Power Laser Ablation VIII, February 26-March 2, 2024, Santa Fe, NM. Proceedings of SPIE, edited by C.R. Phipps, and V.E. Gruzdev, 12939, Art No., 1293912. Bellingham, Washington:SPIE (International Society for Optical Engineering). PNNL-SA-194624. doi:10.1117/12.3016463

Research topics

Nuclear Nonproliferation