Design optimization of single-main-amplifier KrF laser-fusion systems
Conference
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· Fusion Technol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5875941
KrF lasers appear to be a very promising laser fusion driver for commercial applications. The Large Amplifier Module for the Aurora Laser System at Los Alamos is the largest KrF laser in the world and is currently operating at 5 kJ with 10-15 kJ eventually expected. The next generation system is anticipated to be a singlemain-amplifier system that generates approximately 100 kJ. This paper examines the cost and efficiency tradeoffs for a complete single-main-amplifier KrF laser fusion experimental facility. It has been found that a 7% efficient $310/joule complete laser-fusion system is possible by using large amplifier modules and high optical fluences.
- Research Organization:
- University of California, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM
- OSTI ID:
- 5875941
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-850310-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Fusion Technol.; (United States) Journal Volume: 8:1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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Related Subjects
70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700208* -- Fusion Power Plant Technology-- Inertial Confinement Technology
AMPLIFIERS
AURORA FACILITY
BEAM OPTICS
COMMERCIALIZATION
CONFINEMENT
COST
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
DESIGN
EFFICIENCY
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
EQUIPMENT
EXCIMER LASERS
GAS LASERS
INERTIAL CONFINEMENT
KRYPTON FLUORIDE LASERS
LASER FUSION REACTORS
LASERS
OPTIMIZATION
PLASMA CONFINEMENT
PULSE AMPLIFIERS
THERMONUCLEAR REACTORS
700208* -- Fusion Power Plant Technology-- Inertial Confinement Technology
AMPLIFIERS
AURORA FACILITY
BEAM OPTICS
COMMERCIALIZATION
CONFINEMENT
COST
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
DESIGN
EFFICIENCY
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
EQUIPMENT
EXCIMER LASERS
GAS LASERS
INERTIAL CONFINEMENT
KRYPTON FLUORIDE LASERS
LASER FUSION REACTORS
LASERS
OPTIMIZATION
PLASMA CONFINEMENT
PULSE AMPLIFIERS
THERMONUCLEAR REACTORS