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A discussion is given of selected topics relating to experimental studies of laser-matter interactions under conditions of interest to laser-fusion. The NRL laser system, PHAROS II, designed for such studies, is first described. Some of the more novel diagnostics (probing beam, ion, x-ray) are then described. Finally, a discussion is given of two experimental studies which yield information (B-field dependence and inhibition) about thermal transport.
Work supported by ERDA.
Presented at the Fourth Workshop on “Laser Interaction and Related Plasma Phenomena” held at RPI, Troy, New York, November 8–12, 1976.
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Stamper, J.A. et al. (1977). Experimental Studies of the Physics of Laser Fusion. In: Schwarz, H.J., Hora, H. (eds) Laser Interaction and Related Plasma Phenomena. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-8103-7_29
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