Abstract
Self-generated magnetic fields that arise in initially unmagnetized plasma during the ideal two-fluid plasma Richtmyer-Meshkov instability of a thermal interface are investigated computationally. These fields are of significant interest as they may adversely affect the coupling between the laser energy and the fuel in inertial confinement fusion implosions. We explore the mechanism by which these fields are generated and how their strength depends on the plasma parameters.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | 31st International Symposium on Shock Waves 1 |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Pages | 653-660 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319910192 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 22 2019 |