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Recent results from the Nova program at LLNL

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 March 2009

E. M. Campbell
Affiliation:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories, L-481, Livermore, CA 94550

Abstract

Recent improvements to the Nova laser and target experiments addressing laser–plasma interaction physics, hydrodynamic stability, implosion physics, and X-ray laser physics are summarized. Highlights include demonstrated laser performance exceeding Nova's original design goals, the observation of improved target compressions with temporally shaped laser pulses, and demonstrated lasing at wavelengths shorter than 45 Å.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1991

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