Equation-of-state studies using laser-driven shock wave propagation through layered foil targets

• Published in: Current science (Bangalore) Vol. 82; no. 2; pp. 149 - 157
• Main Authors: Pant, H. C., Shukla, M., Senecha, V. K., Bandyopadhyay, S., Rai, V. N., Khare, P., Bhat, R. K., Godwal, B. K., Gupta, N. K.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Current Science Association 25.01.2002
• Subjects: Cameras; Experimental data; Fall lines; Geometric lines; Laser beams; Lasers; Particle velocity; Shock wave propagation; Shock waves; Water pressure

Results of laser-driven shock wave experiments for equation-of-state (EOS) studies of gold metal are presented. A Nd : YAG laser chain (2 Joule, 1.06 μm wavelength, 200 ps pulse FWHM) is used for generating shocks in the planar Al foils and Al + Au layered targets. EOS of gold in the pressure range...