Method for forming electrically charged laser targets

Patent · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:863281

Goodman, Ronald K ^[1]; Hunt, Angus L ^[2]

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1. Livermore, CA
2. Alamo, CA

Electrically chargeable laser targets and method for forming such charged targets in order to improve their guidance along a predetermined desired trajectory. This is accomplished by the incorporation of a small amount of an additive to the target material which will increase the electrical conductivity thereof, and thereby enhance the charge placed upon the target material for guidance thereof by electrostatic or magnetic steering mechanisms, without adversely affecting the target when illuminated by laser energy.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4138609
• OSTI ID: 863281
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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