Development of a Nanosecond Raman Spectroscopy Platform to Diagnose Temperature and Chemistry in HED Matter

ORAL

Abstract

High-energy-density (HED) conditions are characterized by pressures exceeding ~100 GPa, where the pressure-volume work associated compression is comparable to the energies of chemical bonds. In this regime, exotic and unexplored chemistry occurs as materials behave unexpectedly compared to their nature at ambient conditions. Raman spectroscopy is a powerful tool for diagnosing pressure-induced changes in chemical bonding (e.g., bond strengthening, dissociation) in HED matter, but is a challenge for laser-driven experiments stemming from the short nanosecond time scales and small submillimeter sample sizes. We discuss plans to overcome these challenges and to develop a nanosecond UV (266 nm) Raman spectroscopy diagnostic for OMEGA to study chemistry and temperature of dynamically compressed matter.

Presenters

  • Michelle C Marshall

    University of Rochester

Authors

  • Michelle C Marshall

    University of Rochester

  • Alexa LaPierre

    University of Rochester

  • Joseph D Katz

    University of Rochester - Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics

  • Robert Boni

    Laboratory for Laser Energetics

  • James R Rygg

    Laboratory for Laser Energetics, University of Rochester, University of Rochester

  • Steven T Ivancic

    Lab for Laser Energetics

  • Andrew Sorce

    Laboratory for Laser Energetics

  • Neel Kabadi

    University of Rochester

  • Nicole Gindling

    Laboratory for Laser Energetics

  • Tim Ilardo

    Laboratory for Laser Energetics

  • Gilbert W Collins

    Laboratory for Laser Energetics, University of Rochester, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, University of Rochester