Laser-driven shock-induced reaction in nitromethane and carbon disulfide

ORAL

Abstract

The experimental measurement technique of ultrafast dynamic ellipsometry (UDE) measures material motion and changes in optical properties of samples under laser driven shock loading, allowing the picosecond probing of material dynamics in a single shot. Nitromethane and carbon disulfide were investigated with UDE, and both liquids showed evidence of chemical reaction in the first 200 ps after the arrival of the shock wave. The material motion and optical properties data that indicate reaction will be presented.

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Authors

  • Cindy Bolme

    Los Alamos National Laboratory, DE-9, Los Alamos National Labs, Los Alamos, NM

  • Dan Eakins

    Los Alamos National Laboratory, DE-9, Los Alamos National Labs, Los Alamos, NM

  • Shawn McGrane

    Los Alamos National Laboratory, DE-9, Los Alamos National Labs, Los Alamos, NM

  • David Moore

    Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Lab, DE-9, Los Alamos National Labs, Los Alamos, NM

  • David Funk

    Los Alamos National Laboratory