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Preparation and properties of hollow glass microspheres for use in laser fusion experiments

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6185129· OSTI ID:6185129
We review the preparation of high quality, hollow-glass microspheres for use in laser driven fusion experiments at LLNL. The primary focus of this paper is on the liquid-droplet method for making glass spheres, which has been in use at LLNL for over six years. We have combined the results from previous studies with our current results to present a detailed description of the preparation and the composition and physical properties of the glass microspheres. We also present a mathematical model that simulates the microsphere formation process. Examples are given of the application of the model to study the effects of various process parameters.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
6185129
Report Number(s):
UCRL-53516; ON: DE85003485
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English