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Title: Method and apparatus for producing cryogenic targets

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7252599

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
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 28 Aug 1981
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English