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Absolutely uniform illumination of laser fusion pellets

Journal Article · · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.94788· OSTI ID:5135231
Absolutely uniform illumination of spherical laser fusion pellets is possible when the energy deposition from a single beam is given by a simple cos/sup 2/ theta distribution. Conditions can be derived for which the laser beam targeting angles allow this absolute illumination uniformity. Configurations based upon the cube and higher order Platonic solids satisfy the constraints, as well as an infinite class of other less symmetric configurations.
Research Organization:
NRC NRL Research Associate, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375
OSTI ID:
5135231
Journal Information:
Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 44:4; ISSN APPLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English