Review of controlled fusion research using laser heating.Development of methods for generating high laser pulse energy has stimulated research leading to new ideas for practical controlled thermonuclear fusion machines. A review is presented of some important efforts in progress, and two different approaches have been selected as examples for discussion. One involves the concept of very short pulse lasers with power output tailored, in time, to obtain a nearly isentropic compression of a deuterium-tritium pellet to very high densities and temperatures. A second approach utilizing long wavelength, long pulse, efficient gas lasers to heat a column of plasma contained in a solenoidal field is also discussed. The working requirements of the laser and various magnetic field geometries of this approach are described.
Document ID
19730032865
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hertzberg, A. (Washington, University Seattle, Wash., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1973
Subject Category
Physics, Plasma
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 73-258
Meeting Information
Meeting: Aerospace Sciences Meeting
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: January 10, 1973
End Date: January 12, 1973
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics