Conical targets for implosion studies with a CO/sub 2/ laser

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.90580· OSTI ID:6462076

Mason, R J; Fries, R J; Farnum, E H

The design, fabrication, and testing of conical laser fusion targets is described. These are DT-filled conical holes in lead, 190 ..mu..m deep and covered with a 132-..mu..m-diam plastic cap. The results of two-dimensional simulations of the cones are displayed. Experimentally, up to 2.8 x 10/sup 5/ neutrons have been obtained from the exploding pusher implosion of such a target under single-beam CO/sub 2/ illumination of the cap at 0.13 TW.

• Research Organization: Laser Division, Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545
• OSTI ID: 6462076
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 34:1; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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