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Evolution of the design and fabrication of astrophysics targets for Turbulent Dynamo (TDYNO) experiments on OMEGA

Abstract:

Highly complex targets are constructed by General Atomics for astrophysically relevant experiments conducted by the University of Chicago on the OMEGA laser facility through the National Laser Users’ Facility (NLUF) program.

Several novel target components are fabricated, precision assembled, and extensively measured in support of this campaign and have evolved over the last 3 years to improve both the science and assembly. Examples include unique laser-machined polyimide grids to enhance plasma mixing at the target center, precision-micromachined cylindrical shields that also act as component spacers, drawn glass target supports to suspend physics packages at critical distances, and tilted pinholes for collimated proton radiography.

Target component fabrication and evolution details for the NLUF Turbulent Dynamo (TDYNO) campaign are presented, along with precision-assembly techniques, metrology methods, and considerations for future TDYNO experiments on OMEGA.

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Published
Peer review status:
Peer reviewed

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10.1080/15361055.2017.1396097

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Funder identifier:
https://ror.org/0439y7842
Grant:
EP/N014472/1
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https://ror.org/01bj3aw27
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https://ror.org/057g20z61


Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Journal:
Fusion Science and Technology More from this journal
Volume:
73
Issue:
3
Pages:
434-445
Publication date:
2017-12-13
Acceptance date:
2017-10-02
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EISSN:
1943-7641
ISSN:
1536-1055


Language:
English
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pubs:843468
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uuid:b2a1aafe-f959-48bf-8455-c6c171624123
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pubs:843468
Source identifiers:
843468
Deposit date:
2018-05-18

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