Fabrication of a cryogenic foam target for inertial confinement fusion experiments

Journal Article · Mon Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1988 · J. Vac. Sci. Technol., A; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1116/1.575490· OSTI ID:7029348

Norimatsu, T; Katayama, H; Mano, T; Takagi, M; Kodama, R; Tanaka, K A; Kato, Y; Yamanaka, T; Nakai, S; Nishino, Y; others, and

The first successful fabrication of a cryogenic foam target is reported. Detailed techniques to ensure accurate fuel loading in the foam shell are described. This target has been used for implosion experiments with the Gekko XII glass laser.

• Research Organization: Institute of Laser Engineering, Osaka University, Yamada-oka 2-6, Suita, Osaka, 565, Japan
• OSTI ID: 7029348
• Journal Information: J. Vac. Sci. Technol., A; (United States), Journal Name: J. Vac. Sci. Technol., A; (United States) Vol. 6:6; ISSN JVTAD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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