Title :
Measurement of the average cluster size and density of clusters in gas jets
Author :
Kim, K.Y. ; Kumarappan, V. ; Milchberg, H.M.
Author_Institution :
Inst. for Phys. Sci. & Technol., Maryland Univ., College Park, MD
Abstract :
We present an all-optical method for measurement of the average size and density of clusters produced in high-pressure gas jets as targets for intense laser irradiation. The technique employs Rayleigh scattering imaging combined with interferometry
Keywords :
Rayleigh scattering; flow measurement; jets; laser beam effects; light interferometry; Rayleigh scattering imaging; all-optical method; average cluster size; cluster density; gas jets; high-pressure gas jets; intense laser irradiation; interferometry;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2004. (IQEC). International
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-778-4
