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Fusion energy: Progress, partnerships, and the path to deployment
Over the past decade, fusion energy has moved decisively from scientific aspiration toward a credible pathway to a new energy technology. Thanks to long-term federal support, we have significantly advanced our fundamental understanding of plasma physics—the behavior of the superheated gases at the heart of fusion devices. This knowledge will enable the creation and control of fusion fuel under conditions required for future power plants. Our progress is exemplified by breakthroughs at the National Ignition Facility and the Joint European Torus.
K. M. Saito, J. F. Hund, R. R. Paguio, A. Nikroo, J. W. Crippen, Z. Z. Johal
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 55 | Number 3 | April 2009 | Pages 337-342
Technical Paper | Eighteenth Target Fabrication Specialists' Meeting | doi.org/10.13182/FST08-3492
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A new technique has been developed for attaching glass and polyimide tubes to National Ignition Facility and OMEGA-scale capsules. Resorcinol-formaldehyde foam and CD fill tube assemblies are designed for OMEGA laser capabilities by the University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics. Because of the porous structure of the foam, test procedures have been implemented to guarantee the target assemblies are leaktight under room and cryogenic temperatures. Based on the type and conditions of the target, ultraviolet glue or two-part epoxy glue is applied to particular sections on the assembly. Development has been conducted to overcome issues dealing with the adhesives, test procedures, and fill tube designs described in this paper.