Planar CryogeniC TargeT Handling CaPabiliTy for THe oMega laser-fusion faCiliTy
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LLE Review, Volume 103 128 Introduction A high-performance “planar” Cryogenic Target Handling System has been added to LLE’s OMEGA Laser-Fusion Facility.1 Initially designed for equation of state measurements of liquefied D2, it’s versatility enables studies of Rayleigh–Taylor instabilities, shock timing, and cryogenic hohlraum performance. The system has demonstrated a shot-to-shot cycle interval of less than two hours and has fielded more than 125 experiments using several distinct target types. This article provides an overview of the cryogenic capabilities at LLE and compares the operational requirements of LLE’s spherical and planar cryogenic systems. The unique features of the planar cryogenic system are described, and applications of this technology within the ICF community are discussed.
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