The Laboratory for Laser Energetics’ Hydrogen Isotope Separation System

Laser isotope separation of uranium

A research effort was carried out at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, for developing laser-based techniques for enrichment of natural uranium to reactor-grade (2.5% to 3.0% U), with the potential to be economically scalable to industrial production. Three approaches – two molecular, namely CO2 laser-based approach and UF6-based approach, and one atomic, namely Atomic Vapour Las...

Nanoporous Materials for Hydrogen Storage and H2/D2 Isotope Separation

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A MODEL STUDY OF LASER ISOTOPE SEPARATION BY PHOTOIONIZATION OR PHOTODISSOCIATION PROCESS

In this study, the selective photoexication of isotopic mixtures by laser light is investigated. Atomic and molecular methods are examined and rate equations are derived for both cases. Two and three step photoionization techniques are considered and rate equations are solved for ion yields. The molecular photodissociation process is also studied and the dependence of the dissociation produ...

Program for High School Juniors at the University of Rochester ’ S Laboratory for Laser Energetics

In polar drive, laser beams configured for indirect drive on the National Ignition Facility (NIF) are displaced toward the target equator to achieve a more uniform direct­drive implosion. A NIF target consisting of multiple layers including CH (plastic), beryllium, and silicon­doped CH has been optimized for symmetry when irradiated with a triple­picket laser pulse shape. This pulse shape inc...

Isotope Effects, Isotope Separation and Isotope Fractionation