Characterization of the stability and dynamics of a laser-produced plasma expanding across a strong magnetic field

Magnetized laser-produced plasmas are central to many studies in laboratory astrophysics, inertial confinement fusion, and industrial applications. Here, we present the results of large-scale three-dimensional magnetohydrodynamic simulations dynamics a plasma expanding into transverse magnetic field with strength tens teslas. The show being confined by strong slender slab structured magnetized Rayleigh–Taylor instability that develops at plasma–vacuum interface. We find when initial velocity plume is perturbed, can develop kink-like motions disrupt its propagation.