Production of plasmas by long-wavelength lasers

Patent · Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1973

OSTI ID:4412504

Dawson, J M

A long-wavelength laser system for heating low-density plasma to high temperatures is described. In one embodiment, means are provided for repeatedly receiving and transmitting long-wavelength laser light in successive stages to form a laser-light beam path that repeatedly intersects with the equilibrium axis of a magnetically confined toroidal plasma column for interacting the laser light with the plasma for providing controlled thermonuclear fusion. Embodiments for heating specific linear plasmas are also provided. (Official Gazette)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-29-004259
• Assignee: to United States Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 3764466
• OSTI ID: 4412504
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: 1971 Apr 01; Other Information: G21l1/00. Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-74
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

N70600* -Physics-Controlled Thermonuclear Research- Production
N70100 -Physics-Controlled Thermonuclear Research-Confinement & Heating
*LASER-PRODUCED PLASMA
*LASER-RADIATION HEATING
*LASERS- LASER- PRODUCED PLASMA
MAGNETIC FIELD CONFIGURATIONS
PLANNING
TOROIDAL CONFIGURATION LASER-PRODUCED PLASMA