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Magneto-Inertial Approach to Direct-Drive Laser Fusion
Authors:
Gotchev, O.V.
Jang, N.W.
Knauer, J.P.
Barbero, M.D.
Betti, R.
Li, C.K.
Petrasso, R.D.
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| Abstract: A magneto-inertial fusion (MIF) approach to inertial confinement fusion (ICF), based on laser-driven magnetic-flux compression (LDFC) is described. This approach benefits from both the high-energy-density characteristic to ICF and the thermal insulation of the fuel by magnetic fields, typical of MFE. The reduction in thermal-conduction losses in the hot spot of an imploding target that has trapped and amplified a pre-seeded magnetic flux leads to increased hot-spot temperatures at lower implosion velocities than required in conventional ICF. This can lead to ignition designs with larger energy gains. This work describes the main concept and the use of a compact magnetic-pulse system to seed a macroscopic magnetic field into cylindrical DD-filled targets, which are radially driven with the OMEGA laser. |
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| Publication Date: |
08 Feb 2008
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| Report numbers: |
DOE/SF/19460-803
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| DOE Contract number: |
FC52-92SF19460
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| Resource Type: |
Journal Article
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| Resource Relation: |
Journal: Journal of Fusion Energy; Journal Volume: 25
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| Research Organizations: |
Laboratory for Laser Energetics, University of Rochester
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| Sponsoring Organizations: |
USDOE
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| Country of Publication: |
United States
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| Language: |
English
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