Study of Equation of State Using Laser-Induced Shock-Wave Compression 1. Generation and Properties of Laser-Induced Shock Waves

Abstract

Laser-induced shock waves can generate very high pressures in condensed phase materials and are very suitable for the equation of state (EOS) studies under high pressures where conventional technologies can not attain. Characteristics of shock compression and conventional experimental shock compression technologies are briefly reviewed for understanding the relatively new technology, laser-induced shock wave compression. Generation and properties of laser induced shock waves are explained with focused interests on equation-of-state.