| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1772380 | High Energy Density Physics | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Radiative properties of plasmas are of fundamental importance in many physical fields such as laser plasma interactions and astrophysical plasmas. In this paper we present a new model developed to be used with radiation-hydrodynamic codes. This requires a fast calculation of the opacities and emissivities for a wide range of plasma conditions. This model is based on a limited set of detailed MCDF calculations, extended to a wider set of atomic configurations using simple algebraic relations. The model uses similar principles to those used in the SEMILLAC population dynamics code [1]. The model can be used in local thermal equilibrium and non local thermal equilibrium conditions. Results are presented for emission and absorption spectra as well as for average radiative properties.
