Magnetic Field Generation by Ablation Waves or Shocks Propagating in Inhomogeneous Plasma

A simple model is given for magnetic field generation by steep steady-profile wavefronts such as ablation waves or shocks propagating across initially field-free nonuniform plasmas or fluids. The model enables one to obtain approximate values for the field penetration through the ablation layer into...

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Published in:Physical review letters 1976-11, Vol.37 (21), p.1397-1399
Main Authors: Tidman, D. A., Burton, L. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A simple model is given for magnetic field generation by steep steady-profile wavefronts such as ablation waves or shocks propagating across initially field-free nonuniform plasmas or fluids. The model enables one to obtain approximate values for the field penetration through the ablation layer into the interior of a laser target or pellet. These fields could also be produced and measured in laboratory ionizing shock tubes.
ISSN:0031-9007
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevLett.37.1397