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Yield variability and robustness of a hydrodynamically scaled-up N210808

ORAL

Abstract

1-d radiation hydrodynamics simulations were performed with HYDRA to assess the yield variability and robustness of N210808 as a function of hydrodynamic scale. It is expected that the yield variability initially increases with scale as one moves up along the ignition cliff, followed by a robust burning phase characterized by low yield variability and high burn-up fraction. We map out the variability as a function of scale while taking into account observed variations in the laser pulse delivery of N210808 as well as target fabrication limits on the capsule (e.g., variations in the ice layer thickness).

Presenters

  • Michael K Kruse

    Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab

Authors

  • Michael K Kruse

    Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab

  • Ryan C Nora

    Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

  • Chris Weber

    Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab

  • Jim A Gaffney

    Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

  • Kelli D Humbird

    Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab

  • Bogdan Kustowski

    Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab

  • Luc Peterson

    Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab

  • Brian K Spears

    Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab, LLNL, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Lawrence Livemore Natl Lab