An assessment of generating quasi-static magnetic fields using laser-driven “capacitor” coils

Peebles, J. L.; Davies, J. R.; Barnak, D. H.; Garcia-Rubio, F.; Heuer, P. V.; Brent, G.; Spielman, R.; Betti, R.

doi:10.1063/5.0096784

Title: An assessment of generating quasi-static magnetic fields using laser-driven “capacitor” coils

Journal Article · 08 August 2022 · Physics of Plasmas

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0096784 · OSTI ID:1885766

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Univ. of Rochester, NY (United States). Lab. for Laser Energetics; Laboratory for Laser Energetics, University of Rochester
Univ. of Rochester, NY (United States). Lab. for Laser Energetics

Over the previous decade, numerous experiments have been performed using a laser to drive a strong, quasi-static magnetic field. Field strength and energy density measurements of these experiments have varied by many orders of magnitude, painting a confusing picture of the effectiveness of these laser-driven coils (LDCs) as tools for generating consistent fields. At the higher end of the field energy spectrum, kilotesla field measurements have been used to justify future experimental platforms, theoretical work, and inertial confinement fusion concepts. In this paper, we present the results from our own experiments designed to measure magnetic fields from LDCs as well as a review of the body of experiments that have been undertaken in this field. Here, we demonstrate how problems with prior diagnostic analyses have led to overestimations of the magnetic fields generated from LDCs.

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Research Organization:: Univ. of Rochester, NY (United States). Lab. for Laser Energetics

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Fusion Energy Sciences (FES)

Grant/Contract Number:: NA0003856; NA0003868; SC0021072

OSTI ID:: 1885766

Journal Information:: Physics of Plasmas, Journal Name: Physics of Plasmas Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 29; ISSN 1070-664X

Publisher:: American Institute of Physics (AIP)Copyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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