Optical Time-Resolved Diagnostics of Laser-Produced Plasmas.

Authors :: Batani, D.
Santos, J.
Forestier-Colleoni, P.
Mancelli, D.
Ehret, M.
Trela, J.
Morace, A.
Jakubowska, K.
Antonelli, L.
del Sorbo, D.
Manclossi, M.
Veltcheva, M.
Source :: Journal of Fusion Energy; Aug2019, Vol. 38 Issue 3/4, p299-314, 16p
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: The paper presents the general challenges of diagnostics for laser-produced plasmas related to their small dimensions and short duration but also to the presence of very strong temperature and density gradient in the plasma. In particular, we focus on more detailed examples related to optical diagnostics for the undercritical region of the plasma: shadowgraphy, schlieren, interferometry, polarimetry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]