Fundamental Research in High Energy Density Science (2023)
Chapter: Appendix C: Examples of High Energy Density Experimental Facilities in the United States
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"Appendix C: Examples of High Energy Density Experimental Facilities in the United States." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Fundamental Research in High Energy Density Science. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/26728.
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Examples of High Energy Density Experimental Facilities in the United States
Table C-1 lists examples of several high energy density science experimental facilities in the United States, along with key characteristics. There are additional facilities, especially at smaller scales, in universities, national laboratories, and other user facilities. This list does not consider computational facilities, which continue to evolve at a rapid pace in national laboratories, industry, and academia.
TABLE C-1 Examples of U.S. High Energy Density Science Facilities
| Facility | Machine Type | Energy Delivered | Peak Power | Repetition Rate | Pressure Planar/Sphere |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Ignition Facility Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory | Laser | 1.8 MJ UV photons | 500 TW | ~1 shot/4 hr | 100 Mbar/10 Gbar |
| The Z-Machine Sandia National Laboratories | Pulsed power | 3.5 MJ current | 350 TW 26 MA | ~1 shot/day | 10 Mbar/100 Mbar |
| LLE: OMEGA/OMEGA EP University of Rochester | Lasers | 30 kJ UV | 30 TW | ~1 shot/hr | 50 Mbar/1 Gbar |
| Linac Coherent Light Source (MEC) Stanford Linear Accelerator | X-ray laser + laser | 1 mJ X rays + 50 J green | 10 GW | 120 Hz | 5 Mbar |
| Advanced Photon Source (DCS) Argonne National Laboratory | Synchrotron + laser | 1 mJ X rays + 100 J UV | 10 MW | 120 Hz | 10 Mbar |
NOTE: DCS, Dynamic Compression Sector; LLE, Laboratory for Laser Energetics; MEC, Matter at Extreme Conditions End Station; UV, ultraviolet.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix C: Examples of High Energy Density Experimental Facilities in the United States." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Fundamental Research in High Energy Density Science. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/26728.
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