Foam encapsulated targets

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1975-09-02

1983-03-15

Behrend, Harvey E.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Nuclear fusion

Fusion targets or pellets

376151, G21B 100

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043767524

ABSTRACT:
Foam encapsulated laser-fusion targets wherein a quantity of thermonuclear fuel is embedded in low density, microcellular foam which serves as an electron conduction channel for symmetrical implosion of the fuel by illumination of the target by one or more laser beams. The fuel, such as DT, is contained within a hollow shell constructed of glass, for example, with the foam having a cell size of preferably no greater than 2 .mu.m, a density of 0.065 to 0.6.times.10.sup.3 kg/m.sup.3, and external diameter of less than 200 .mu.m.

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