University of North Texas Digital Library (University of North Texas) · 2010 · 12 citations · 0 references
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Natural SciencesNuclear EngineeringPhysicsMetrologyOpticsLaser Material ProcessingLaser OpticsLaser PhysicsOptical MetrologyFabricationLaser Beam FocusingLaser Beam MachiningOptical System AlignmentPrecision EngineeringPrecision Metrology
In this very brief talk, we'll discuss how precision engineering impacts 4 key areas of NIF: (1) Diamond turning of KDP crystals; (2) Mitigation of laser damage on optics; (3) Alignment of lasers, targets, diagnostics; (4) Target fabrication.