Rescattering of stimulated Raman side scattering in nonuniform plasmas

Autor: S. Tan, Q. Wang, Y. Chen, W. B. Yao, C. Z. Xiao, J. F. Myatt
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Matter and Radiation at Extremes, Vol 9, Iss 5, Pp 057402-057402-9 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2468-080X
DOI: 10.1063/5.0206740
Popis: Rescattering of stimulated Raman side scattering (SRSS) is observed for the first time via two-dimensional (2D) particle-in-cell (PIC) simulations. We construct a theoretical model for the rescattering process, which can predict the region of occurrence of mth-order SRSS and estimate its threshold. The rescattering process is identified by the 2D PIC simulations under typical conditions of a direct-drive inertial confinement fusion scheme. Hot electrons produced by second-order SRSS propagate nearly perpendicular to the density gradient and gain nearly the same energy as in first-order SRSS, but there is no cascade acceleration to produce superhot electrons. Parametric studies for a wide range of ignition conditions show that SRSS and associated rescatterings are robust and important processes in inertial confinement fusion.
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