Study of Equation of State Using Laser-Induced Shock-Wave Compression 3.Equation-of-State Measurements by Laser-Induced Shock Compression 3.4 Flyer Acceleration by Laser-Induced Plasmas

Abstract

Flyer acceleration by laser generated plasmas can achieve even higher pressures than direct ablation methods. The principles of acceleration and high pressure generation were reviewed. Numerical simulations and some experimental results proved that the flyer method is promising in equation of state studies under extremely high pressures, where direct irradiation methods cannot produce well defined shock compression states. Future possibilities of symmetric impact experiments by“cold flyers”are discussed.