Ionization processes and charge-state distribution in a highly ionized high- Z laser-produced plasma
The charge-state distribution in a well-characterized highly ionized Au plasma was accurately determined using time-resolved x-ray spectroscopy. Simultaneous measurements of the electron temperature and density allow the first direct comparisons with nonlocal thermodynamic equilibrium model predictions for the charge-state distribution of a highly ionized high- Z plasma in a nonradiative environment. The importance of two-electron atomic processes is clearly demonstrated.
Foord
ME
University of California, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California 94551, USA.
Glenzer
SH
Thoe
RS
Wong
KL
Fournier
KB
Wilson
BG
Springer
PT