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In this work, the effects of shock driven process of the laser-ablated argon plume in a background gas environment are explored via molecular dynamics simulations. The primary shock wave propagation and its influence on the backward motion of the target material are delineated. It is observed that the strong pressure gradient inside the main shock wave overcomes the forward momentum of the plume and some compressed gas, leading to backward movement and redeposition on the target surface. Reflection of the backward moving gas on the target surface results in the secondary shock wave. Detailed investigation of the secondary shock wave phenomenon is provided, which gives, for the first time, an insight into formation and evolution of the internal gaseous shock at the atomistic level.

In this work, the dynamics of the shock wave in laser-ablated argon plume with its evolution through the background gas is explored at the atomic level. Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations have been conducted which give the insight into atomistic scale interaction and correlation effects of the propagating shock wave in the background medium. The supersonic shock wave front carries inherent sharp increase in density, temperature, and pressure. These thermodynamic parameters of the expanding shock wave are evaluated with emphasis on the kinetics of the shock wave front. The position of the shock wave front has been defined and determined over nanoseconds. Extensive research is elaborated upon to study the inside structural evolution of the shock wave and the effect of optical absorption depth.

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