High Speed Imaging of Sheet Breakup Dynamics via Wide Angle Optical Scattering

ORAL

Abstract

We report on the observation of liquid metal sheet breakup in high pressure gases via the method of wide angle scattering of optical light. Utilizing multi-pulse laser systems and ultra-high speed framing cameras we reveal the evolution of periodic structures previously unseen in transmission radiography and shadowgraphy probes. A quantitative interpretation of results and comparison with popular phenomenological models will be included.

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Authors

  • Johnny Goett

    Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • John Charonko

    Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • William Buttler

    Los Alamos National Laboratory, Physics Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory, LANL

  • Michael Grover

    MSTS Special Technologies Laboratory

  • Brandon La Lone

    Nevada National Security Site, Special Technologies Laboratory, Santa Barbara, California 93111, MSTS Special Technologies Laboratory

  • Jason Mance

    MSTS Special Technologies Laboratory

  • Ruben Manzanares

    Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • John Martinez

    Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Derek Schmidt

    Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Gerald Stevens

    Nevada National Security Site, Special Technologies Laboratory, Santa Barbara, California 93111, MSTS Special Technologies Laboratory

  • William Turley

    Nevada National Security Site, Special Technologies Laboratory, Santa Barbara, California 93111, MSTS Special Technologies Laboratory