High Energy Density Matter Studies with High-Power Laser and Its Perspective

Abstract

Laser-driven dynamic compression has been used to study extreme matter states. High pressures and temperatures can be generated up to more than 104 GPa and 105 K, respectively, with using high-power laser. This approach, which has been developed as a strong driving force to obtain fusion power, now provides wider range of pressures, densities and temperatures. This review presents some basics and new topics in power-laser ultrahigh pressure research, and its future perspective.