NIF facts

Thesis/Dissertation · Fri Sep 08 00:00:00 EDT 2000

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/15002091· OSTI ID:15002091

Carpenter, J. ^[1]; Warner, B. ^[1]

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1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

The National Ignition Facility (NIF) will use the world's largest laser to compress and heat BB-sized capsules of fusion fuel to thermo-nuclear ignition. NIF experiments will produce temperatures and densities like those in the Sun or in an exploding nuclear weapon. The experiments will help scientists sustain confidence in the nuclear weapon stockpile without nuclear tests as a unique element of the DOE'S Stockpile Stewardship Program and will produce additional benefits in basic science and fusion energy.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 15002091
• Report Number(s): UCRL-MI--140126
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
IGNITION
LASERS
NUCLEAR WEAPONS
STOCKPILES
SUN
THERMONUCLEAR FUELS
THERMONUCLEAR REACTORS
US NATIONAL IGNITION FACILITY