Modelling and development of sub-nanosecond inertial fusion diagnostics

This thesis discusses the modelling and development of the Cherenkov detectors fielded at the National Ignition (NIF) and Omega facilities to measure observables important for improving understanding of inertial confinement fusion (ICF). It begins with an overview of ICF together with an introductio...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rubery, Michael Steven
Other Authors: Lapington, Jon
Published: University of Leicester 2015
Subjects:
500
Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677424