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24 November 2023 Optic technologies enabling fusion ignition at the National Ignition Facility
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Abstract
On December 5, 2022, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL) National Ignition Facility (NIF) made history, demonstrating fusion ignition for the first time in a laboratory setting. A review of the major large optic technologies over the past several decades is presented that have enabled the National Ignition Facility laser to both routinely operate >2MJ and achieve fusion ignition.
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Tayyab I. Suratwala "Optic technologies enabling fusion ignition at the National Ignition Facility", Proc. SPIE PC12726, Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials 2023, PC1272602 (24 November 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2687288
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KEYWORDS
National Ignition Facility

Laser induced damage

Optical coatings

Optical gratings

Optical surfaces

Phosphates

Potassium

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