Novel target design for a laser-driven aneutronic fusion reactor
| Autor: | J. Gruenwald, C. Teodorescu |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
| Předmět: |
Materials science
Proton Hydrogen Nuclear engineering Nuclear Theory Physics::Optics chemistry.chemical_element 01 natural sciences 010305 fluids & plasmas law.invention law 0103 physical sciences Nuclear fusion General Materials Science Physics::Atomic Physics Nuclear Experiment 010306 general physics Boron Civil and Structural Engineering Fusion Mechanical Engineering Aneutronic fusion Laser Nuclear Energy and Engineering chemistry Physics::Accelerator Physics Lithium |
| Zdroj: | Fusion Engineering and Design. 151:111397 |
| ISSN: | 0920-3796 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2019.111397 |
| Popis: | This paper discusses the suitability of proton sources and the appropriate targets for lithium-proton and boron-proton fusion reactions. Protons are emitted by a hydrogen-based source that is exposed to an intense laser beam. The protons are sent onto lithium or boron targets where fusion reactions are triggered. A comparison is made between solid, liquid and gaseous proton sources and the required laser intensity. Furthermore, the main characteristics of the lithium and boron targets are assessed. It is shown that a hybrid target made of lithium and boron offers opportunities to considerably enhance the fusion yield. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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