Ultrafast laser induced confined microexplosion: A new route to form super-dense material phases

Ludovic Rapp, Bianca Haberl, Jodie E. Bradby, Eugene G. Gamaly, Jim S. Williams, Andrei V. Rode*

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    Abstract

    Intense ultrafast laser pulses tightly focused in the bulk of transparent material interact with matter in the condition where the conservation of mass is fulfilled. A strong shock wave generated in the interaction region expands into the surrounding cold material and compresses it, which may result in the formation of new states of matter. Here we show that the extreme conditions produced in the ultrafast laser driven micro-explosions can serve as a novel microscopic laboratory for high pressure and temperature studies well beyond the pressure levels achieved in a diamond anvil cell.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)3-26
    Number of pages24
    JournalSpringer Series in Materials Science
    Volume195
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014

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