Target diagnostic system for the national ignition facility (invited)

Authors :: Leeper, R. J.
Chandler, G. A.
Cooper, G. W.
Derzon, M. S.
Fehl, D. L.
Hebron, D. E.
Moats, A. R.
Noack, D. D.
Porter, J. L.
Ruggles, L. E.
Ruiz, C. L.
Torres, J. A.
Cable, M.D.
Bell, P.M.
Ciower, C. A.
Hamreel, B. A.
Kalantar, D. H.
Karpenko, V. P.
Kauffman, R. L.
Kilkenny, J.D.
Source :: Review of Scientific Instruments; Jan1997, Vol. 68 Issue 1, p868, 12p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 9 Diagrams, 2 Charts, 1 Graph
Publication Year :: 1997
Abstract: Presents an update on the progress of a diagnostic system proposed for ignition target experiments on the National Ignition Facility (NIF) glass laser system. NIF system design requirements; Startup and laser validation of the NIF experimental plan; Laser characterization diagnostics; Capsule performance diagnostics.