Broadband Reflectivity Diagnostic Development for Dynamic Compression Experiments on OMEGA EP

ORAL

Abstract

In dynamic compression experiments, materials experience dramatic changes in their physical and chemical properties, manifesting in the material’s optical properties. For experiments involving high density and temperature, reflectivity measurements are integral to detecting changes in chemical bonding and electronic structure. To this end, our work will develop a normal-incidence, visible optical reflectivity diagnostic for the OMEGA EP Laser System at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics. This diagnostic will measure the time- and wavelength-resolved reflectivity of laser-compressed materials. We will present the design of the system, its anticipated performance, and planned experiments on compressed materials.

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Presenters

  • Brian Joseph Henderson

    Univ of Rochester, University of Rochester, LLE, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, U. of Rochester

Authors

  • Brian Joseph Henderson

    Univ of Rochester, University of Rochester, LLE, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, U. of Rochester

  • Mohamed Zaghoo

    Univ of Rochester, University of Rochester, LLE, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, U. of Rochester

  • Gilbert W Collins

    University of Rochester, Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Physics and Astronomy, and Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Univ of Rochester, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, U. of Rochester, Univ of Rochester, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, University of Rochester, University of Rochester, Laboratory for Laser Energetics

  • James Ryan Rygg

    Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Univ of Rochester, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, U. of Rochester, University of Rochester, University of Rochester, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Univ of Rochester, Univ of Rochester

  • Thomas Boehly

    Laboratory for Laser Energetics, University of Rochester, LLE, Lab for Laser Energetics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, U. of Rochester, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics