Relaxation of laser-induced two component plasma

ORAL

Abstract

In inertial-confined fusion plasmas, the ions and electrons can exist in a non-equilibrium state. Using classical molecular dynamics, we have studied a two-temperature plasma under extreme conditions and determined system properties. The temperature relaxation rate and diffusion coefficients of each species were found, and the results were compared with the Spitzer and other relaxation formulae.

Authors

  • Byoungseon Jeon

    Dept. Applied Science, UC.Davis/T-12, Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Lee Collins

    T-04, Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Joel Kress

    T-12, Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Niels Gronbech-Jensen

    Dept. Applied Science, UC.Davis