Laser-induced fusion detonation wave

Eliezer, S.; Ravid, Avi; Henis, Z.; Nissim, Noaz; Val, José María Martínez

doi:10.1017/s0263034616000203

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“…Other plasma controlled approaches in open traps are possible [11]. This energy is transferred inside the capsule and an implosion of the DT occurs [12]. As the outer layer released energy the inner region is compressed.…”

Section: Internal Confinement Fusionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Enhanced Fusion Mechanisms Towards Synthesizing Superheavy Elements

Bolivar

Vasilev

2021

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In nature all of the heavy elements are produced by nuclear fusion reactions, mostly in supernova explosions and neutron star collisions, so, this is to date the only known and proven mechanism to produce heavy elements in usable quantities. In this work we approach a difficult challenge, namely, the possibility of fusion of heavy elements, taking as a test case the heaviest observationally stable element - ²³?U, showing that it is feasible, at least in principle with the help of existing technologies. The main idea behind is to show that fusion of lighter - than z=184 - nuclei is conceptually viable examining the tunnel effect assisted by an auxiliary field that will produce a Sauter like effect, and this is the pathway to explore the synthesis of elements higher than z=118. The production of theoretical untested elements like Unoctquadium-184 or close Z species could open a new chapter in the physics of super-heavy elements, and leads to a deeper understanding of nuclear decay channels and stability conditions. Nuclear fusion of heavy elements will open the breach to produce neutron rich elements, so we may obtain a deep insight into the physics of the island of stability. This work will review basic aspects of fusion physics related to the assisted fusion mechanism. An enhanced fusion perspective is found generalizing the work of [1] to space dependent fields and the cases of ²H, ¹??Pd and ²³?U are presented for several test fields. A final section reviewing laser confinement fusion actual experiments capable of achieving the required energies is also reported.

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Section: Internal Confinement Fusionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Enhanced Fusion Mechanisms Towards Synthesizing Superheavy Elements

Bolivar

Vasilev

2021

EJENG

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“…Recently [33] a self-sustained 1D detonation wave was suggested to be possible due to the heating by the alpha particles generated in the laser-induced ignitor. This detonation wave should sustain ignition in the remaining part of the target.…”

Section: Laser Induced Fusion Detonation Wavementioning

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Physics and applications with laser-induced relativistic shock waves

Eliezer

Martínez‐Val

Henis³

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High Pow Laser Sci Eng

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The laser-induced relativistic shock waves are described. The shock waves can be created directly by a high irradiance laser or indirectly by a laser acceleration of a foil that collides with a second static foil. A special case of interest is the creation of laser-induced fusion where the created alpha particles create a detonation wave. A novel application is suggested with the shock wave or the detonation wave to ignite a pre-compressed target. In particular, the deuteriumtritium fusion is considered. It is suggested that the collision of two laser accelerated foils might serve as a novel relativistic accelerator for bulk material collisions.

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