Computer-assisted microballoon selection for inertial confinement fusion targets

Journal Article · Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1990 · Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology, A (Vacuum, Surfaces and Films); (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1116/1.576543· OSTI ID:6676912

Immesoete, C K; Scarantino, S; Kim, H ^[1]; Forsley, L ^[2]

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1. Laboratory For Laser Energetics, University of Rochester, 250 East River Road, Rochester, New York 14623-1299 (USA)
2. Institute for Applied Forth Research, Inc., 70 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, New York 14611 (USA)

Current inertial confinement fusion experiments require large numbers of well-characterized microballoon targets. Microballoons are batch-produced, and balloons of target quality are selected based on several parameters: outside diameter, wall thickness, and wall concentricity. Selection and characterization of these targets is a labor intensive process. We have developed a computer-controlled microballoon selection system that allows us to select microballoons five times faster than our previous methods with less operator fatigue and with less emphasis on operator skill.

• DOE Contract Number: FC03-85DP40200
• OSTI ID: 6676912
• Journal Information: Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology, A (Vacuum, Surfaces and Films); (USA), Vol. 8:4; ISSN 0734-2101
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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