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Comparison of an Argon-Fluoride Gas Laser with a Solid-State Laser for Application to Laser Fusion Energy by Bodner, Stephen E.

“…With direct symmetric laser illumination of a spherical target, there is the potential for high enough target gains to produce economically viable fusion…”
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The path to electrical energy using laser fusion by Bodner, Stephen E.

“…Direct-drive laser fusion has one potential advantage over all other approaches to fusion energy. The hot plasma can be kept near or below the various plasma…”
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Laser requirements for a laser fusion energy power plant by Bodner, Stephen E., Schmitt, Andrew J., Sethian, John D.

“…Abstract We will review some of the requirements for a laser that would be used with a laser fusion energy power plant, including frequency, spatial beam…”
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Rayleigh-Taylor Instability and Laser-Pellet Fusion by Bodner, Stephen E.

“…An investigation was conducted to examine some stabilization mechanisms for the Rayleigh-Taylor instability on the basis of a model calculation. The…”
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Parametric Excitation of Transverse and Longitudinal Waves near the Plasma Frequency by Bodner, Stephen E., Eddleman, James L.

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Critical elements of high gain laser fusion by Bodner, Stephen E.

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Strongly Inhibited Rayleigh-Taylor Growth with 0.25-μm Lasers by Emery, Mark H., Gardner, John H., Bodner, Stephen E.

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Critical elements of high gain laser fusion by Bodner, Stephen E.

“…Progress toward high gain laser fusion can be measured by a set of five critical elements. They are (1) the laser-to-fuel coupling efficiency, (2) the cold…”
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Wavelength Scaling for Reactor-Size Laser-Fusion Targets by Gardner, John H., Bodner, Stephen E.

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Future directions in inertial confinement fusion by Bodner, Stephen E.

“…The author discusses future directions for the ICF program. At this time there is still uncertainty on a number of key issues necessary to decide on what type…”
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Strongly Inhibited Rayleigh-Taylor Growth with 0.25-μm Lasers by Emery, Mark H., Gardner, John H., Bodner, Stephen E.

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