Peter Amendt | 17-ERD-119
Executive Summary
We are investigating promising laser-target capsule designs optimized for symmetric implosions with higher absorbed energy than those currently used at Livermore's National Ignition Facility to achieve burning plasma conditions. This research benefits national goals in nuclear and energy security.
Publications and Presentations
Amendt, P. A., et al. 2018. "Design Studies of Ultra-High Hohlraum-Capsule Coupling Efficiency Experiments for the NIF." EPS, Prague, Czech Republic, July 2018. LLNL-PRES-754878.