Method and apparatus for producing cryogenic targets

Patent · 07 August 1984

OSTI ID:7252599

Murphy, J T; Miller, J R

An improved method and apparatus are given for producing cryogenic inertially driven fusion targets in the fast isothermal freezing (FIF) method. Improved coupling efficiency and greater availability of volume near the target for diagnostic purposes and for fusion driver beam propagation result. Other embodiments include a new electrical switch and a new explosive detonator, all embodiments making use of a purposeful heating by means of optical fibers. 6 figs.

• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• Assignee: Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
• Patent Number(s): US 4464413; A
• Application Number: PPN: US 6-297477
• OSTI ID: 7252599
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
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CONFINEMENT
CRYOGENICS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
FABRICATION
INERTIAL CONFINEMENT
PLASMA CONFINEMENT
TARGETS