Analysis of dense pusher laser-driven implosions for intermediate densities

Conference · Wed Oct 24 04:00:00 EDT 1979

OSTI ID:5539913

Mead, W C; Orth, C D; Bailey, D S; McClellan, G; Estabrook, K G

Post-shot analysis of targets designed to achieve a diagnosible compression of DT gas to 2. g/cm/sup 3/ or 10 x liquid density is reported. The SHIVA laser provided 15 to 20 TW of 1.06 ..mu..m laser light. Detailed comparisons of diagnostic results with hydro-code calculations are made. Implications for laser light absorption/scattering, thermal conduction, suprathermal electron preheat, implosion symmetry, and pusher-fuel mix are discussed. Uncertainties of the density determination methods are analyzed. Good overall consistency is found, indicating strong support for the successful attainment of 1.-3. g/cm/sup 3/.

• Research Organization: California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5539913
• Report Number(s): UCRL-83163; CONF-791135-5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
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ABSORPTION
DEUTERIUM COMPOUNDS
DEUTERIUM TRITIDES
ELECTRON TEMPERATURE
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
IMPLOSIONS
LABELLED COMPOUNDS
LASER IMPLOSIONS
LASER TARGETS
LASER-PRODUCED PLASMA
PLASMA
PLASMA DIAGNOSTICS
SCATTERING
SHIVA FACILITY
TARGETS
TRITIUM COMPOUNDS