Matter and Radiation at Extremes, 2019, 4 (4): 046201, Published Online: Nov. 8, 2019
Experimental investigation of Z-pinch radiation source for indirect drive inertial confinement fusion
Abstract
Z-pinch dynamic hohlraums (ZPDHs) could potentially be used to drive inertial confinement fusion targets. Double- or multishell capsules using the technique of volume ignition could exploit the advantages of ZPDHs while tolerating their radiation asymmetry, which would be unacceptable for a central ignition target. In this paper, we review research on Z-pinch implosions and ZPDHs for indirect drive targets at the Institute of Nuclear Physics and Chemistry, China Academy of Engineering Physics. The characteristics of double-shell targets and the associated technical requirements are analyzed through a one-dimensional computer code developed from MULTI-IFE. Some key issues regarding the establishment of suitable sources for dynamic hohlraums are introduced, such as soft X-ray power optimization, novel methods for plasma profile modulation, and the use of thin-shell liner implosions to inhibit the generation of prior-stagnated plasma. Finally, shock propagation and radiation characteristics in a ZPDH are presented and discussed, together with some plans for future work.
Zhenghong Li, Zhen Wang, Rongkun Xu, Jianlun Yang, Fan Ye, Yanyun Chu, Zeping Xu, Faxin Chen, Shijian Meng, Jianmin Qi, Qinyuan Hu, Yi Qin, Jiaming Ning, Zhanchang Huang, Linbo Li, Shuqing Jiang. Experimental investigation of Z-pinch radiation source for indirect drive inertial confinement fusion[J]. Matter and Radiation at Extremes, 2019, 4(4): 046201.