Three-dimensional simulations of the Rayleigh–Taylor instability during the deceleration phase

The growth of the Rayleigh-Taylor instability in three dimensions is ex amined during the deceleration phase of an inertial confinement fusion implosion. A detailed discussion of the three-dimensional hydrocode, PLATO, is presented. A review of previous calculations is given, concentrating on thesha...

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Published in:Laser and particle beams 1994-06, Vol.12 (2), p.163-183
Main Authors: Town, R.P.J., Jones, B.J., Findlay, J.D., Bell, A.R.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The growth of the Rayleigh-Taylor instability in three dimensions is ex amined during the deceleration phase of an inertial confinement fusion implosion. A detailed discussion of the three-dimensional hydrocode, PLATO, is presented. A review of previous calculations is given, concentrating on theshape of the R-T instability in three dimensions. Results of the growth rate during the linear phase, the saturation amplitude, and the nonlinear evolution are presented.
ISSN:0263-0346
1469-803X
DOI:10.1017/S0263034600007679