Cone Material Dependence of Fast Ignition Core Heating

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Abstract

In cone-guiding fast ignition, the cone material affects the heating performance through the fast electron generation and transport processes [1]. In the present paper, we advanced the research on the cone material dependence of core heating properties with a help of the integrated simulations. By assuming Au, Cu and DLC as the cone material, first we evaluate the pre-plasma generation by radiation-hydro simulations. Using those pre-plasma profiles, the fast electron generation is evaluated by PIC simulations including collision and ionization processes. Then, the fast electron transport is calculated by Fokker-Planck code. In addition to the fundamental feature of cone material dependence, we will discuss the fast electron guiding by self-generated and externally-applied magnetic field, and also radiation effects.\\[4pt] [1] T. Johzaki, et al., Plasma Phys. Control. Fusion 51 (2009) 014002.

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Authors

  • Tomoyuki Johzaki

    Institute of Laser Engineering, Osaka University, Institute for Laser Technology

  • Atsushi Sunahara

    Institute of Laser Engineering, Osaka University, Institute for Laser Technology

  • Y. Sentoku

    University of Nevada, Reno, Department of Physics, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, UNR

  • Hideo Nagatomo

    Institute of Laser Engineering, Osaka University, Osaka University, ILE

  • Kunioki Mima

    Institute of Laser Engineering, Osaka University