Foam encapsulated targets

Patent · Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:864514

Nuckolls, John H ^[1]; Thiessen, Albert R ^[1]; Dahlbacka, Glen H ^[1]

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1. Livermore, CA

Foam encapsulated laser-fusion targets wherein a quantity of thermonuclear fuel is embedded in low density, microcellular foam which serves as an electron conduction channel for symmetrical implosion of the fuel by illumination of the target by one or more laser beams. The fuel, such as DT, is contained within a hollow shell constructed of glass, for example, with the foam having a cell size of preferably no greater than 2 .mu.m, a density of 0.065 to 0.6.times.10.sup.3 kg/m.sup.3, and external diameter of less than 200 .mu.m.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4376752
• OSTI ID: 864514
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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