Ionization processes and charge-state distribution in a highly ionized high- Z laser-produced plasma

The charge-state distribution in a well-characterized highly ionized Au plasma was accurately determined using time-resolved x-ray spectroscopy. Simultaneous measurements of the electron temperature and density allow the first direct comparisons with nonlocal thermodynamic equilibrium model predicti...

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Published inPhysical review letters Vol. 85; no. 5; p. 992
Main Authors Foord, ME, Glenzer, SH, Thoe, RS, Wong, KL, Fournier, KB, Wilson, BG, Springer, PT
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 31.07.2000
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Summary:The charge-state distribution in a well-characterized highly ionized Au plasma was accurately determined using time-resolved x-ray spectroscopy. Simultaneous measurements of the electron temperature and density allow the first direct comparisons with nonlocal thermodynamic equilibrium model predictions for the charge-state distribution of a highly ionized high- Z plasma in a nonradiative environment. The importance of two-electron atomic processes is clearly demonstrated.
ISSN:1079-7114
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevLett.85.992