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Lan Gao¹, B F Kraus¹, K W Hill¹

¹Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08543, USA.

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|May 20, 2022

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Advanced X-ray spectroscopy at the National Ignition Facility measured hot spot plasma conditions. Tungsten doping in high-density carbon ablators improved implosion performance by enhancing hot spot parameters.

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Area of Science:

Nuclear Fusion Science
Plasma Physics
High-Energy-Density Physics

Background:

Understanding hot spot plasma conditions is crucial for achieving controlled nuclear fusion.
Previous studies have utilized various spectroscopic methods to diagnose plasma parameters.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the evolution of hot spot plasma conditions during inertial confinement fusion implosions.
To determine the effect of tungsten (W) doping in high-density carbon (HDC) ablators on hot spot characteristics and implosion performance.

Main Methods:

Employed high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy to measure time-resolved Kr Heβ spectra.
Utilized Stark broadening and dielectronic satellite intensities for electron density and temperature diagnostics.
Applied a collisional-radiative code to match calculated emission with experimental observations for hot spot size and areal density determination.

Main Results:

Successfully inferred electron density, temperature, hot spot size, and areal density.
Demonstrated that tungsten doping in HDC ablators significantly influences hot spot parameters.
Observed improved implosion performance correlated with tungsten doping.

Conclusions:

Advanced X-ray spectroscopy provides critical insights into hot spot plasma dynamics.
Tungsten doping is an effective strategy for optimizing hot spot parameters and enhancing fusion implosion performance.
These findings contribute to the advancement of inertial confinement fusion research.