New method for producing cryogenic laser fusion targets

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1978 · Adv. Cryog. Eng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-4039-3_83· OSTI ID:6227364

Miller, J R

The method developed in this research for producing the desired cryogenic targets is termed fast isothermal freezing (FIF) and reproducibly forms transparent, solid DT layers of excellent thickness uniformity on the inner surface of GMB fuel cores. The FIF method relies on a static heat-exchange gas for rapid target cooling after the target has been heated by a focused laser beam to a temperature at which the fuel is gaseous. The procedure used in the FIF method is simple, fast, allows continuous observation of the freezing process, and is readily adaptable to experimental fusion target chambers.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos Scientific Lab., NM
• OSTI ID: 6227364
• Journal Information: Adv. Cryog. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Adv. Cryog. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 23; ISSN ACYEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

060201* -- Fusion Fuels-- Fabrication & Testing-- (1980-1987)
70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
CRYOGENICS
DEUTERIUM COMPOUNDS
DEUTERIUM TRITIDES
FABRICATION
FUSION YIELD
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
LABELLED COMPOUNDS
LASER FUSION REACTORS
LASER TARGETS
MICROSPHERES
NUCLEAR REACTION YIELD
TARGETS
THERMONUCLEAR REACTORS
TRITIUM COMPOUNDS
YIELDS