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Laser fusion diagnostics

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6357908· OSTI ID:6357908
High temporal and spatial resolution optical diagnostics of laser performance, energy balance, and applicable plasma probing techniques are reviewed. A variety of spatially, temporally and spectrally resolved x-ray diagnostics techniques and instruments are discussed. Particular emphasis is on high spatial resolution imaging techniques and applications and on high temporal resolution x-ray streak caera applications to exploding pusher target experiments. Finally, particle diagnostics and system designed to diagnose target performance via yield and temperature measurements and techniques designed to determine the characteristics of compressed targets are discussed.
Research Organization:
California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
6357908
Report Number(s):
UCRL-81088(Rev.1)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English