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3D Simulations of the NIF Indirect Drive Ignition Target Design

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The radiation hydrodynamics code Hydra is used to quantify the sensitivity of different NIF ignition point designs to several 3D effects. Each of the 48 NIF quads is included in the calculations and is allowed to have different power. With this model they studied the effect on imploded core symmetry of discrete laser spots (as opposed to idealized azimuthally-averaged rings) and random variations in laser power.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
986620
Report Number(s):
LLNL-PROC-422695
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (1)

Three-dimensional HYDRA simulations of National Ignition Facility targets journal May 2001

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