Modeling Integrated High-Yield IFE Target Explosions in Xenon Filled Chambers
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Abstract
We will present the results of several radiation-hydrodynamics simulations which model the aftermath of an exploding high yield (200~MJ) indirect drive target in a xenon filled reactor chamber. The goal is to determine the radial extent to which debris from the target and hohlraum expands into the target chamber. The 1D radiation-hydrodynamics code BUCKY is used to perform integrated simulations of the target explosion beginning from ignition and includes interactions between the chamber gas and tungsten first wall. The 3D radiation-hydrodynamics code Cooper will be used to model the growth of fluid instabilities as the target material expands into the xenon gas. Cooper will also be used to investigate the early-time interaction between the burning target and hohlraum shortly after ignition.
Authors
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Milad Fatenejad
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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Gregory Moses
University of Wisconsin - Madison