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Interpretation of Experiments in Laser-Driven Fusion
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Abstract
The number and energy distribution of superthermal electrons produced in a laser-heated plasma can be quantitatively obtained directly from the experimental x-ray spectrum using only the assumption that the fast electrons lose energy by bremsstrahlung and electron-electron collisions. The result is independent of the spatial and temporal distribution of electron density and temperature. This analysis is given in Sec. II.
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Radiation Pressure Fast Electron Critical Density Superthermal Electron Absorb Laser Energy
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