Achieving Adequate Beam Quality for Commercial Laser Fusion Reactors.

Abstract

In this paper we discuss the laser beam smoothing techniques for obtaining the highly symmetric illumination required for high gain laser fusion. We review the various beam smoothing techniques and discuss the constraints placed on these techniques if they are to be implemented on commercial fusion reactors. Laser, Fusion, Laser fusion, Fusion reactors, Laser beam smoothing. (mjm)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 08, 1989
Accession Number
ADA205457

Entities

People

  • Andrew J. Schmitt
  • R. H. Lehmberg
  • S. E. Bodner
  • S. P. Obenchain

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Gain
  • High Gain
  • Illumination
  • Laser Beams
  • Lasers
  • Light Amplifiers
  • Light Sources
  • Optical Equipment

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Approximation Theory.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy