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Configuring NIF for direct drive experiments

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DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/104970· OSTI ID:110717
The National Ignition Facility (NIF) is a proposed 1.8 MJ laser facility for carrying out experiments in inertial confinement fusion, currently designed for indirect drive experiments. The direct drive approach is being pursued at the 30 kJ Omega facility at the University of Rochester. In this paper we discuss the modifications to the NIF laser that would be required for both indirect and direct drive experiments. A primary concern is the additional cost of adding direct drive capability to the facility.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
110717
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JC--121271; CONF-9505264--27; ON: DE96000094
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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