Repetitive output laser system and method using target reflectivity

Patent · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1978

OSTI ID:863056

Johnson, Roy R ^[1]

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1. Ann Arbor, MI

An improved laser system and method for implosion of a thermonuclear fuel pellet in which that portion of a laser pulse reflected by the target pellet is utilized in the laser system to initiate a succeeding target implosion, and in which the energy stored in the laser system to amplify the initial laser pulse, but not completely absorbed thereby, is used to amplify succeeding laser pulses initiated by target reflection.

• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-02-2709
• Assignee: KMS Fusion, Inc. (Ann Arbor, MI)
• Patent Number(s): US 4084908
• OSTI ID: 863056
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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energy
stored
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initial
completely
absorbed
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nuclear fuel
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thermonuclear fuel
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