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Changing laser polarization could save optics at NIF
New calculations by scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory suggest that changing the polarization of the National Ignition Facility’s lasers could reduce backscatter, an effect that can make an optic unusable after a single shot.
The Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF) offers research opportunities for nuclear energy researchers via partner institutions. Users are provided access to nuclear research facilities, expertise from scientists and engineers, and assistance with experiment design, assembly, safety analysis and examination. Access is awarded through a competitive peer-reviewed process, and NSUF research supports Department of Energy-Office of Nuclear Energy missions.
https://nsuf.inl.gov
