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The world record for neutron yield (1.25x1012 /shot) has been achieved using the GEKKO XII green laser system. The implosion process is carefully controlled on the basis of experimental data and improved computer simulations. High aspect ratio targets are uniformly imploded with twelve green beams. The multiplexing of shock waves generated with the accelerating pusher by a quasi-tailored pulse was observed at the center of a pellet. The developments of the new diagnostics are presented. Neutron activation is a very important tool for the measurement of implosion parameters.
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Yamanaka, C. et al. (1986). Pellet Implosion and Interaction Studies by Gekko XII Green Laser. In: Hora, H., Miley, G.H. (eds) Laser Interaction and Related Plasma Phenomena. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-7335-7_30
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