Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Nuclear fusion – Including removal or use of impurities or reaction products
Patent
1987-09-04
1988-05-24
Behrend, Harvey E.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Nuclear fusion
Including removal or use of impurities or reaction products
376133, 376147, 372 73, 372 80, G21B 100, H01S 309
Patent
active
047464844
ABSTRACT:
A nuclear pumped laser capable of producing long pulses of very high power laser radiation is provided. A toroidal fusion reactor provides energetic neutrons which are slowed down by a moderator. The moderated neutrons are converted to energetic particles capable of pumping a lasing medium. The lasing medium is housed in an annular cell surrounding the reactor. The cell includes an annular reflecting mirror at the bottom and an annular output window at the top. A neutron reflector is disposed around the cell to reflect escaping neutrons back into the cell. The laser radiation from the annular window is focused onto a beam compactor which generates a single coherent output laser beam.
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Behrend Harvey E.
Gottlieb Paul A.
Hightower Judson R.
Siller, Jr. Gustavo
The United States of America as represented by the Department of
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