Published October 2003 | Version v1
Journal article

High-intensity lasers and controlled fusion

  • 1. California Univ., Davis, CA (United States). Dept. of Applied Science
  • 2. California Univ., Livermore, CA (United States). Lawrence Livermore National Lab
  • 3. General Atomics, San Diego, CA (United States)

Description

The use of high-intensity lasers to cause ignition in inertial confinement fusion is presented, with emphasis on current experimental programs and physical concepts that are at the forefront of the field. In particular, we highlight the issues of fast electron transport through dense materials, an essential element of the 'Fast Igniter' concept. (authors)

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Journal Title
European Physical Journal. D, Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Journal Volume
26
Journal Issue
no.1
Journal Page Range
p. 73-77
ISSN
1434-6060

INIS

Country of Publication
France
Country of Input or Organization
France
INIS RN
35061171
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
INDIRECT DRIVE LASER IMPLOSION; INERTIAL CONFINEMENT; LASER TARGETS; LASER-PRODUCED PLASMA; THERMONUCLEAR IGNITION
Descriptors DEC
CONFINEMENT; IMPLOSIONS; LASER IMPLOSIONS; PLASMA; PLASMA CONFINEMENT; TARGETS

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