Proceedings of the twelfth target fabrication specialists` meeting
Research in fabrication for inertial confinement fusion (ICF) comprises at least three broad categories: targets for high energy density physics on existing drivers, ignition capsule fabrication, and cryogenic fuel layer formation. The latter two are being pursued primarily for the National Ignition Facility (NIF). Scientists from over 14 laboratories, universities, and businesses contributed over 100 papers on all aspects of ICF target fabrication. The NIF is well along in construction and photos of poured concrete and exposed steel added to the technical excitement. It was clear from the meeting that there has been significant progress toward the fabrication of an ignition target for NIF and that new techniques are resulting in higher quality targets for high energy density research.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- OSTI ID:
- 354903
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR-99-585; CONF-980496-PROC.; ON: DE99002228; TRN: AHC29924%%107
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 12. target fabrication specialists` meeting, Jackson Hole, WY (United States), Apr 1998; Other Information: PBD: [1999]
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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