Optic Technologies Enabling Fusion Ignition

1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-394-26824-5
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 688 Seiten, Format (B × H): 154 mm x 233 mm, Gewicht: 1178 g

A powerful and up-to-date desk reference for advancements in optic technologies for high energy lasers

In Optic Technologies Enabling Fusion Ignition, a team of veteran optics and laser specialists deliver an expert summary of optic manufacturing technologies, laser-induced optic damage reduction technologies, and optic repair & recycle technologies. The authors explore the fundamental scientific phenomena and how they have driven the development of optic technologies as well as the process of transitioning from scientific discovery to large-scale production.

The book combines examinations of improving overall optic performance, optic survivability, and laser performance. It also covers novel bulk material developments, yield processing improvement methods, novel metrologies, and advancements in increasing laser-induced damage resistance.

Readers will also find: - A thorough introduction to the details of optics recycle loop technologies, including the refurbishment and repair of laser-induced damaged optics
- Comprehensive explorations of advancements in optical fabrication and post-processing reducing laser damaging surface precursors
- Practical discussions of the fundamental physics of laser-matter interactions related to laser-induced damage
- Complete treatments of laser-induced damage data management, the use of online shadow blockers, and novel optics metrologies

Ideal for optical and laser scientists, engineers, and fabricators of optical materials and components, Optic Technologies Enabling Fusion Ignition is also a valuable resource for graduate students interested in optics, as well as high-energy and high-power laser research.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Suratwala, Tayyab I

Carr, C Wren

Stolz, Christopher J

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Technische Optik, Lasertechnologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Materialwissenschaft: Elektronik, Optik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Optik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of Figures xv

List of Contributors liii

Preface lv

Acknowledgments lix

Glossary of Symbols and Abbreviations lxi

1 Introduction – Path to Ignition Enabled by Optics 1
Tayyab I. Suratwala

1.1 Ignition 1

1.2 National Ignition Facility 5

1.3 NIF Large Optics 7

1.3.1 Optic Technologies Development 8

1.3.2 Laser Damage Reduction 13

1.3.3 Optics Recycle Loop Strategy 15

1.3.4 Loop Management and Performance 18

1.3.5 Ingredients for Success 20

1.4 Book Organization 22

References 24

Part I Optic Manufacturing Technologies 29

2 NIF Optics 31
Christopher J. Stolz, Kathleen I. Schaffers, Lana L. Wong, and Hoang T. Nguyen

2.1 NIF Optics Functionality 31

2.2 Front-End and Diagnostic Optics 35

2.3 Amplifier Optics 37

2.3.1 Laser Glass 37

2.3.2 Cladding 39

2.3.3 Blast Shields 39

2.4 Vacuum Barriers and Focusing Optics 40

2.4.1 Spatial Filter Lenses (SF1-4) 40

2.4.2 Vacuum Windows (SW, TCVW, and GDS) 42

2.4.3 Off-Axis Wedged Focus Lens (WFL) 43

2.5 Beam-Steering Optics 44

2.5.1 Cavity Mirrors (LM1-2) 45

2.5.2 Transport Mirrors (LM4-8) 46

2.6 Polarizing Optics and Frequency Conversion 49

2.6.1 Polarizing Optics (PL, SC, and PR) 49

2.6.2 Frequency Conversion Crystals (SHG and THG) 51

2.7 Beam-Formatting Optics (Continuous Phase Plates) 52

2.8 Debris-Shield Optics 54

2.8.1 Disposable Debris Shield (DDS) 54

2.8.2 Fused-Silica Debris Shield (FSDS) 55

2.8.3 Grating Debris Shield (GDS) 56

2.9 Short Pulse Optics for Advanced Radiographic Capability (ARC) 58

2.10 Summary 65

References 65

3 Optics Industry, Facilitization, and Sustainability 73
ChristopherJ.Stolz

3.1 Vendor Partnership Strategy 73

3.1.1 Technology Development 74

3.1.2 Facilitization 75

3.1.3 P

Über Autor(innen)

Tayyab I. Suratwala, PhD, is the Program Director for Optics and Materials Science & Technology (OMST) in the NIF & Photon Science Directorate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). He has 28 years of experience in optical fabrication and materials processing.

C. Wren Carr, PhD, is a Group Leader for Science & Technology for OMST at LLNL. He has 25 years of experience in the field of laser-induced damage in optical materials.

Christopher J. Stolz is the former Group Leader for Optics Supply for OMST at LLNL. He has 36 years of experience in high fluence multilayer optical coatings and optical fabrication.