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High Average Power Laser (HAPL) Program
Scientists at the Naval Research Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and other institutions are carrying out a multidisciplinary program to develop high energy pulsed lasers and complementary technologies for fusion energy and defense applications. For fusion energy, an array of high-energy laser beams would symmetrically and directly illuminate a cryogenic target that has been injected into a chamber. The deuterium-tritium fuel in the target undergoes thermonuclear burn and the energy is used to generate electricity. The attractiveness of this approach lies in its inherent simplicity, its separable architecture, and the modular nature of the laser driver. This lowers development costs and allows multiple options for the lasers, targets, and chambers.
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FTI Publications
An Upper Bound for Stress Waves Induced by Volumetric Heating in IFE Chamber Walls;
J.P. Blanchard and Jens Conzen,
November 2006 [presented at the 17th ANS Topical Meeting on Fusion Energy, 13-15 November 2006, Albuquerque NM]. (1 page, 3.0 MB)
Thermal Analysis of Candidate Armor Materials for Use in the Magnetic Cusp Field HAPL Reactor Design;
T.A. Heltemes and G.A. Moses,
November 2006 [presented at the 17th ANS Topical Meeting on Fusion Energy, 13-15 November 2006, Albuquerque NM]. (13 pages, 2.6 MB)
Neutronics Analysis of a Self-Cooled Blanket for a Laser Fusion Plant with Magnetic Diversion;
M.E. Sawan, C.S. Aplin, G. Sviatoslavsky, I. Sviatoslavsky, A.R. Raffray,
November 2006 [presented at the 17th ANS Topical Meeting on Fusion Energy, 13-15 November 2006, Albuquerque NM]. (17 pages, 1.8 MB)
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Nuclear Assessment of Final Optics of a KrF Laser Driven Fusion Power Plant;
M.E. Sawan, M.W. McGeoch, A. Ibrahim, and P. Wilson,
November 2006 [presented at the 17th ANS Topical Meeting on Fusion Energy, 13-15 November 2006, Albuquerque NM]. (20 pages, 802 kB)
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Innovations in 3-Dimensional Neutronics Analysis for Fusion Systems;
P. Wilson, T. Tautges, M. Sawan, L. El-Guebaly, D. Henderson, G. Sviatoslavsky, B. Kiedrowski, A. Ibrahim, B. Smith, R. Slaybaugh,
November 2006 [presented at the 17th ANS Topical Meeting on Fusion Energy, 13-15 November 2006, Albuquerque NM]. (27 pages, 4.2 MB)
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Nuclear Assessment of a Flibe/SiC Blanket with Magnetic Intervention;
M.E. Sawan,
December 2006 [presented at the High Average Power Laser Program Workshop, 12-13 December 2006, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton NJ]. (20 pages, 7.3 MB)
Three-Dimensional Nuclear Analysis for the Final Optics System with GIMMs;
M.E. Sawan, A. Ibrahim, T. Bohm, P. Wilson,
December 2006 [presented at the High Average Power Laser Program Workshop, 12-13 December 2006, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton NJ]. (18 pages, 2.5 MB)
HAPL Target 4He Spectrum and Armor Threat;
G.A. Moses and T. Heltemes,
December 2006 [presented at the High Average Power Laser Program Workshop, 12-13 December 2006, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton NJ]. (7 pages, 420 kB)
Effects of Long Mean-Free-Path Ions on Shock Breakout;
J.F. Santarius and G.A. Moses,
December 2006 [presented at the High Average Power Laser Program Workshop, 12-13 December 2006, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton NJ]. (11 pages, 665 kB)
Blanket and Shield Design Considerations for Magnetic Intervention;
G. Sviatoslavsky, I.N. Sviatoslavsky, M. Sawan, A.R. Raffray,
December 2006 [presented at the High Average Power Laser Program Workshop, 12-13 December 2006, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton NJ]. (20 pages, 8.9 MB)
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Preliminary Results for Steady State Implantation of He+ and D+ in Carbon Velvet and W-Coated Carbon Velvet;
S.J. Zenobia, G.L. Kulcinski, T. Knowles, R.F. Radel, D. Boris, C. Seyfert, D. Donovan, A. Creuziger, J. Nacker,
December 2006 [presented at the High Average Power Laser Program Workshop, 12-13 December 2006, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton NJ]. (32 pages, 12 MB)
Exterior Magnets Concept - Blanket and Vacuum Vessel Chamber Integration and Maintenance;
G. Sviatoslavsky, M. Sawan, A.R. Raffray,
January 2007 [presented at the HAPL Magnetic Intervention Chamber Core Meeting, 30-31 January 2007, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA]. (18 pages, 9.2 MB)
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Shielding Requirements for Flibe/SiC Blanket with Magnetic Intervention;
M.E. Sawan,
January 2007 [presented at the HAPL Magnetic Intervention Chamber Core Meeting, 30-31 January 2007, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA]. (11 pages, 875 kB)
Nuclear Analysis Capabilities for Fusion Energy Systems;
A. Ibrahim, R. Slaybaugh, B. Smith, B. Kiedrowski,
March 2007 [presented at the 2007 ANS Student Conference, Oregon State University, Corvallis OR, 29-31 March 2007]. (1 page, 4.8 MB)
Three-Dimensional Nuclear Analysis for the Final Optics System of HAPL;
M.E. Sawan, A. Ibrahim, T. Bohm, P. Wilson,
April 2007 [presented at the IFE Science and Technology Strategic Planning Workshop: Updates on Progress, Visions, and Near-Term Opportunities, 24-27 April 2007, San Ramon, California]. (1 page, 401 kB)
Ion Implantation Effects on CVD SiC and Carbon-Carbon Velvet;
S.J. Zenobia, G.L. Kulcinski, R.F. Radel, R.P. Ashley, D.R. Boris,
April 2007 [presented at the IFE Science and Technology Strategic Planning Workshop: Updates on Progress, Visions, and Near-Term Opportunities, 24-27 April 2007, San Ramon, California]. (1 page, 2.8 MB)
Mitigation of Helium-Induced Tungsten Morphology Change Using the Tamped Target Design;
G.A. Moses and T.A. Heltemes,
April 2007 [presented at the IFE Science and Technology Strategic Planning Workshop: Updates on Progress, Visions, and Near-Term Opportunities, 24-27 April 2007, San Ramon, California]. (1 page, 2.3 MB)
UWFDM-1327 Neutronics Analysis of a Molten Salt Blanket for the HAPL Laser Fusion Power Plant with Magnetic Intervention; M.E. Sawan, C.S. Aplin, G. Sviatoslavsky, A.R. Raffray, June 2007 [presented at the 22nd IEEE/NPSS Symposium on Fusion Engineering, 17-21 June 2007, Albuquerque NM]. (8 pages, 726 kB) [more]
Increasing Chamber Armor Lifetime with the Tamped Target Design and Low-Pressure Buffer Gas;
T. Heltemes and G.A. Moses,
October 2007 [presented at the 17th High Average Power Laser Program Workshop, 30-31 October 2007, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC]. (19 pages, 3.4 MB)
Required Dimensions of HAPL Core System with Magnetic Intervention;
M.E. Sawan, C. Aplin, R. Raffray,
October 2007 [presented at the 17th High Average Power Laser Program Workshop, 30-31 October 2007, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC]. (16 pages, 6.7 MB)
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Nuclear Environment at Final Optics of HAPL;
M.E. Sawan, A. Ibrahim, T. Bohm, P. Wilson,
October 2007 [presented at the 17th High Average Power Laser Program Workshop, 30-31 October 2007, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC]. (19 pages, 1.7 MB)
UWFDM-1358 Three-Dimensional Nuclear Analysis of the Final Optics of a Laser Driven Fusion Power Plant; M.E. Sawan, A. Ibrahim, T.D. Bohm, and P. Wilson, June 2008 [published in Fusion Engineering and Design, 83 (2008) 1879-1883].
Nuclear Assessment of Shielding Configuration Options for Final Optics of HAPL Laser Fusion Power Plant;
M. Sawan, A. Ibrahim, T. Bohm, P. Wilson,
September 2008 [presented at the 18th ANS Topical Meeting on Fusion Energy, 28 September-2 October 2008, San Francisco CA]. (1 page, 1.4 MB)
Analysis of Carbon-Bearing Materials for Use as First Wall Armor in the HAPL Chamber;
T.A. Heltemes and G.A. Moses,
September 2008 [presented at the 18th ANS Topical Meeting on Fusion Energy, 28 September-2 October 2008, San Francisco CA]. (1 page, 1.9 MB)
UWFDM-1347 Nuclear Assessment of Shielding Configuration Options for Final Optics of HAPL Laser Fusion Power Plant; M. Sawan, A. Ibrahim, T. Bohm, P. Wilson, September 2008 [presented at the 18th ANS Topical Meeting on Fusion Energy, 28 September-2 October 2008, San Francisco CA].
UWFDM-1351 Analysis of Carbon-Bearing Materials for Use as First Wall Armor in the HAPL Chamber; T.A. Heltemes and G.A. Moses, September 2008 [presented at the 18th ANS Topical Meeting on Fusion Energy, 28 September-2 October 2008, San Francisco CA].
Magnetic Intervention Chamber Design Configuration Options;
Edward Marriott,
October 2008 [presented at the 19th High Average Power Laser Program Workshop, 22-23 October 2008, University of Wisconsin, Madison WI]. (23 pages, 2.7 MB)
Analysis of Carbon Bearing Materials for Use as First Wall Armor in the HAPL Chamber;
T.A. Heltemes and G.A. Moses,
October 2008 [presented at the 19th High Average Power Laser Program Workshop, 22-23 October 2008, University of Wisconsin, Madison WI]. (8 pages, 358 kB)
Neutronics Parameters for Preferred Chamber Configuration with Magnetic Intervention;
Mohamed Sawan, Edward Marriott, Carol Aplin, Rene Raffray,
October 2008 [presented at the 19th High Average Power Laser Program Workshop, 22-23 October 2008, University of Wisconsin, Madison WI]. (12 pages, 466 kB)
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HAPL Concrete Shielding Requirements;
M.E. Sawan,
October 2008 [presented at the 19th High Average Power Laser Program Workshop, 22-23 October 2008, University of Wisconsin, Madison WI]. (12 pages, 2.9 MB)
Steady-State He+ Implantation In Engineered First Wall Armor Materials;
S.J. Zenobia, B. Egle, T. Knowles, R. Raffray, J. Shea, S. O'Dell, G. Kulcinski and the IEC Group,
October 2008 [presented at the 19th High Average Power Laser Program Workshop, 22-23 October 2008, University of Wisconsin, Madison WI]. (34 pages, 11 MB)
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Mobile Tiles for Inertial Fusion First Wall/Blanket Systems;
L.L. Snead, M.E. Sawan, P. Papano, E. Marriott, and C.S. Aplin,
October 2008 [presented at the 19th High Average Power Laser Program Workshop, 22-23 October 2008, University of Wisconsin, Madison WI]. (1 page, 1.6 MB)
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Addressing Challenges to Development of Laser Fusion Energy;
Mohamed Sawan and the HAPL Team,
March 2009 [presented at the Cairo 11th International Conference on Energy and Environment, 15-18 March 2009, Hurghada, Egypt]. (36 pages, 4.3 MB)
UWFDM-1362 Mobile Tiles for Inertial Fusion First Wall/Blanket; M.E. Sawan, E.P. Marriott, C.S. Aplin, and L.L. Snead, May 2009 [prepared for the 23rd Symposium on Fusion Engineering (SOFE), May 31-June 5, 2009, San Diego CA]. (6 pages, 767 kB) [more]
UWFDM-1363 Application of CAD-Neutronics Coupling to Geometrically Complex Fusion Systems; M.E. Sawan, P.P.H. Wilson, T. Tautges, L.A. El-Guebaly, D.L. Henderson, T.D. Bohm, E.P. Marriott, B. Kiedrowski, B. Smith, A. Ibrahim, R. Slaybaugh, May 2009 [prepared for the 23rd Symposium on Fusion Engineering (SOFE), May 31-June 5, 2009, San Diego CA]. (8 pages, 2.8 MB) [more]
Mobile Tiles for Inertial Fusion First Wall/Blanket Systems;
M.E. Sawan, E.P. Marriott, C.S. Aplin, and L.L. Snead,
May 2009 [presented at the 23rd Symposium on Fusion Engineering (SOFE), May 31-June 5, 2009, San Diego CA]. (1 page, 1.6 MB)
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UWFDM-1394 Structural Materials Damage in Fusion and Fission Systems; M.E. Sawan, May 2011. (11 pages, 602 kB)
UWFDM-1413 Future Trend Toward the Ultimate Goal of Radwaste-Free Fusion: Feasibility of Recycling/Clearance, Avoiding Geological Disposal; L.A. El-Guebaly, June 2012 [presented at the 1st Conference on Inertial Fusion Energy, 25-27 April 2012, Yokohama, Japan; published in J. Plasma and Fusion Research 8, 3404041 (May 2013)]. (8 pages, 878 kB)