Tests and Calibration of the NIF Neutron Time of Flight Detectors
The National Ignition Facility (NIF) Neutron Time of Flight (NTOF) diagnostic will measure neutron yield and ion temperature in all NIF campaigns in DD, DT, and THD* implosions. The NIF NTOF diagnostic is designed to measure neutron yield from 109 to 2 x 1019. The NTOF consists of several detectors of varying sensitivity located on the NIF at about 5 m and 20 m from the target. Production, testing, and calibration of the NIF NTOF detectors have begun at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE). Operational tests of the NTOF detectors were performed on several facilities including the OMEGA laser at LLE and the Titan laser at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Neutron calibrations were carried out on the OMEGA laser. Results of the NTOF detectors tests and calibration will be presented. *(D = deuterium, T = tritium, H = hydrogen)
- Research Organization:
- National Security Technologies, LLC
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC52-06NA25946
- OSTI ID:
- 939696
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/NV/25946--451
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ION TEMPERATURE
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NEUTRONS
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National Ignition Facility
Neutron Time of Flight
PLASMA DIAGNOSTICS
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SENSITIVITY
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TRITIUM
US NATIONAL IGNITION FACILITY