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Microparticle dispenser.

J R Miller1, S Butler, J K Feuerherd

  • 1University of California, Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545.

The Review of Scientific Instruments
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A new device automates the dispensing of laser fusion fuel cores, which are tiny microballoons. This innovation significantly speeds up the process, moving from manual handling to automated, high-rate delivery for fusion research.

Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Laser fusion research requires precise handling of fuel cores.
  • Current methods for dispensing fuel cores are manual, slow, and labor-intensive.
  • Fuel cores are typically 100-micrometer diameter microballoons with 1-micrometer walls.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a simple, automated device for dispensing laser fusion target fuel cores.
  • To improve the efficiency and speed of fuel core delivery for fusion experiments.

Main Methods:

  • A mechanical microparticle dispenser was designed and built.
  • The device acquires single microballoons and dispenses them at specific positions.
  • Modifications were considered to increase the repetition rate.

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Main Results:

  • The device successfully dispenses single microballoons.
  • Achieved dispensing rates of 1 per second.
  • Potential for repetition rates of 1000 per second with modifications.

Conclusions:

  • The developed device offers a significant improvement over manual fuel core dispensing.
  • Automation enhances the speed and precision of fuel core delivery for laser fusion.
  • The system has the potential to greatly accelerate fusion target preparation and experimentation.