Recent results from the Nova program at LLNL
- 1 June 1991
- journal article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Laser and Particle Beams
- Vol. 9 (2), 209-231
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0263034600003293
Abstract
Recent improvements to the Nova laser and target experiments addressing laser–plasma interaction physics, hydrodynamic stability, implosion physics, and X-ray laser physics are summarized. Highlights include demonstrated laser performance exceeding Nova's original design goals, the observation of improved target compressions with temporally shaped laser pulses, and demonstrated lasing at wavelengths shorter than 45 Å.Keywords
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