Equation of state data for gold in the pressure range <10 TPa

Abstract

We report experimental data on the equation of state of gold in the pressure range 2--10 TPa obtained using laser-driven shock waves. The experiments have been realized using an iodine high-power laser with subnanosecond pulses and techniques like phase zone plates and hohlraums to produce spatially uniform shocks. Our data are compared with existing equation of state models.