Physics of laser-ignited pellets: Implosion hydrodynamics of Fermi gases and central thermonuclear burn initiation
Abstract
The basic physical processes operative in the laser-energized implosion and central ignition of fusion fuel pellets are considered with emphasis on those aspects which determine the energy efficiency of laser-induced thermonuclear microexplosion. The energy efficiency of laser-energized matter compression which is subject to generalization to the required degree is derived.
- Publication:
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Presented at the Ann. Plasma Phys. Meeting of the Am. Phys. Soc
- Pub Date:
- October 1973
- Bibcode:
- 1973aps..meetR....W
- Keywords:
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- Combustion Physics;
- Fermi Surfaces;
- Hydrodynamics;
- Implosions;
- Laser Outputs;
- Nuclear Fuel Burnup;
- Nuclear Fuel Elements;
- Thermonuclear Reactions;
- Lasers and Masers