A theoretical interpretation of exploding pusher laser fusion experiments
Abstract
The implosion of neon-filled glass microballoons has been examined via numerical simulations using a one-dimensional Lagrangian hydrodynamic code. Comparison has been made to experiments performed on a four-beam neodymium glass laser system using an array of diagnostics including X-ray pinhole cameras and soft-X-ray spectrometers. Interpretation of the results obtained here leads to the conclusion that the electron thermal transport is strongly inhibited and that energy transport is dominated by suprathermal electrons producing an explosive pusher implosion.
- Publication:
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Nuclear Fusion
- Pub Date:
- May 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979NucFu..19..555G
- Keywords:
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- Computerized Simulation;
- Laser Fusion;
- Laser Plasma Interactions;
- Laser Targets;
- Neodymium Lasers;
- Neon;
- Controlled Fusion;
- Electron Energy;
- Energy Transfer;
- Hydrodynamic Equations;
- Implosions;
- Line Spectra;
- One Dimensional Flow;
- Thermal Emission;
- X Ray Spectroscopy;
- Plasma Physics