Repetitive output laser system and method using target reflectivity
US4084908A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 1975 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 1995 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/10
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved laser system and method for implosion of a thermonuclear fuel pellet in which that portion of a laser pulse reflected by the target pellet is utilized in the laser system to initiate a succeeding target implosion, and in which the energy stored in the laser system to amplify the initial laser pulse, but not completely absorbed thereby, is used to amplify succeeding laser pulses initiated by target reflection.
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