Double Shock in Polystyrene

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Abstract

We present the findings of a double-shock experiment in polystyrene, where the reflectance of the second shock front through the transparent first shock was observed in addition to the resulting single shock. We deduce transport and optical properties of the double-shocked material with data obtained from the VISAR (velocity interferometer system for any reflector) and the SOP (streaked optical pyrometer) diagnostics. We conclude with a comparison of our findings to previous single-shock data conducted on polystyrene. This material is based upon work supported by the Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration under Award Number DE-NA0003856, the University of Rochester, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

Authors

  • Zaire K. Sprowal

    • University of Rochester

  • Thomas Boehly

    • University of Rochester, LLE
    • University of Rochester
    • Laboratory for Laser Energetics

  • Danae Polsin

    • University of Rochester, LLE
    • University of Rochester
    • Laboratory for Laser Energetics

  • Damien Hicks

    • Swinburne Institute of Technology

  • J. Ryan Rygg

    • University of Rochester

  • Gilbert Collins

    • None
    • Laboratory for Laser Energetics
    • University of Rochester

  • Margaret Huff

    • Laboratory for Laser Energetics
    • University of Rochester