Multi-megajoule NIF: ushering in a new era in high energy density science

E. Moses

doi:10.1117/12.782724

12 May 2008 Multi-megajoule NIF: ushering in a new era in high energy density science

E. Moses

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Proceedings Volume 7005, High-Power Laser Ablation VII; 70050F (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.782724
Event: High-Power Laser Ablation 2008, 2008, Taos, New Mexico, United States

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This paper describes the status of the stadium-sized National Ignition Facility (NIF), the world's largest laser system and first operational multi-megajoule laser. The 192-beam NIF, located at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), is 96% complete and scheduled for completion in March 2009. The NIF laser will produce nanosecond laser pulses with energies up to approximately 4 MJ in the infrared (laser wavelength = 1.053-μm) and 2MJ in the ultraviolet (laser wavelength = 0.35-μ m). With these energies NIF will access conditions of pressure and temperature not previously available on earth, allowing it to conduct experiments in support of the nation's national security, energy, and fundamental science goals. First ignition experiments at NIF are scheduled for FY2010. This paper will provide an overview of the NIF laser and the ignition, energy, and fundamental science activities at NIF.

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E. Moses "Multi-megajoule NIF: ushering in a new era in high energy density science", Proc. SPIE 7005, High-Power Laser Ablation VII, 70050F (12 May 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.782724

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