Indirect Drive ICF Design Study for a 3 MJ NIF Enhanced Yield Capability

MacLaren, S A; Milovich, J L; Fratanduono, D E; Kemp, A J; Chapman, T D; Cochran, G E; Schmit, P F; Nora, R C

doi:10.1016/j.hedp.2024.101134

Indirect Drive ICF Design Study for a 3 MJ NIF Enhanced Yield Capability

Conference · 23 February 2024

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hedp.2024.101134· OSTI ID:2438533

MacLaren, S A ^[1]; Milovich, J L ^[1]; Fratanduono, D E ^[1]; Kemp, A J ^[1]; Chapman, T D ^[1]; Cochran, G E ^[1]; Schmit, P F ^[1]; Nora, R C ^[1]

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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Research Organization:: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

DOE Contract Number:: AC52-07NA27344

OSTI ID:: 2438533

Report Number(s):: LLNL-CONF-860901; 1092574

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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