Numéro
J. Phys. IV France
Volume 133, June 2006
Page(s) 903 - 906
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:2006133182
Publié en ligne 16 juin 2006
Inertial Fusion Sciences and Applications 2005
J.-C. Gauthier, et al.
J. Phys. IV France 133 (2006) 903-906

DOI: 10.1051/jp4:2006133182

Characterization of cryogenic direct-drive ICF targets during layering studies and just prior to shot time

D.H. Edgell, W. Seka, R.S. Craxton, L.M. Elasky, D.R. Harding, R.L. Keck, L.D. Lund and M.D. Wittman

Laboratory for Laser Energetics, University of Rochester, 240 E. River Rd., Rochester, NY 14623, USA


Abstract
The characterization of OMEGA cryogenic targets is based on shadowgraphs obtained from multiple angular views taken with the target in the layering sphere. The D2 ice has been observed to re-layer during slow rotations, leading to procedural changes that avoid re-layering thus ensuring high-quality, spherical-harmonic, 3-D ice layer reconstructions. Shadowgrams taken inside the target chamber within 20 ms of shot time have verified that the ice layers remain preserved during the transport.



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