Angular distribution of electron temperature and density in a laser-ablation plume

B. Toftmann, Jørgen Schou, T.N. Hansen, J.G. Lunney

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    Abstract

    The angular distribution of electron temperature and density in a laser-ablation plume has been studied for the first time. The electron temperature ranges from 0.1 to 0.5 eV and is only weakly dependent on the angle in the low-intensity range studied here. In contrast, the typical ion energy is about 2 orders of magnitude larger, and its angular distribution is mon peaked about the target normal. The derived Values of the electron density are in agreement with the measured values of ion density.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalPhysical Review Letters
    Volume84
    Issue number17
    Pages (from-to)3998-4001
    ISSN0031-9007
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2000

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