A high temporal resolution numerical algorithm for shock wave velocity diagnosis

We propose a high temporal resolution numerical algorithm for shock wave velocity diagnosis. By analysing variations in the optical path and phasor of a light field, we determine a high temporal resolution shock wave velocity equation for a velocity interferometer system for any reflector (VISAR). The equation can be transformed into matrix form for numerical solution. To solve noise problems, a ‘filtering velocity spectrum’ method is proposed. Analysis of a VISAR data example shows that the resolution precision of shock wave velocity obtained from the numerical algorithm is the same as the temporal resolution of a streak camera. Moreover, it can observe the shock wave in greater detail. This algorithm can be used to observe detailed images and determine the mechanism and evolution of extreme shock waves, as well as provide data for research into hydrodynamic behaviour in inertial confinement fusion.