Symmetry issues in a class of ion beam targets using sufficiently short direct drive pulses

Conference · Tue Jan 21 00:00:00 EST 1986 · AIP Conf. Proc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5502904

Mark, J W; Lindl, J D

Controlling asymmetries in direct drive ion beam targets depends upon the ability to control the effects of residual target asymmetries after an appropriate illumination scheme has already been utilized. We address a class of modified ion beam targets where residual asymmetries are ameliorated. The illumination scheme used is an axially symmetric one covenient for reactor designs. Residual asymmetries are controlled by limiting the radial motion of the radius R/sub dep/ of peak ion energy deposition. Limiting the motion of R/sub dep/ is achieved by lengthening the time scale t/sub s/ where changes in R/sub dep/ adversely affect asymmetries. In our example, t/sub s/ becomes longer than the duration ..delta..t/sub D/ of the entire direct drive pulse train (t/sub s/>..delta..t/sub D/).

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA 94550
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5502904
• Report Number(s): CONF-860510-
• Journal Information: AIP Conf. Proc.; (United States), Vol. 152:1; Conference: Symposium on heavy ion inertial fusion, Washington, DC, USA, 27 May 1986
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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