TESTING NUKES.

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  • Author(s): Mann, Adam (AUTHOR)
  • Source:
    Scientific American. Oct2022, Vol. 327 Issue 4, p62-71. 10p. 7 Color Photographs.
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    • Subject Terms:
      NUCLEAR physics; OPTICAL instruments; NUCLEAR weapons; NUCLEAR reactions; NUCLEAR weapons testing; COMPREHENSIVE Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty; FUSION reactors; STADIUMS
    • Abstract:
      THE EXTERIOR of the target chamber is shown from within the target bay. THE TARGET CHAMBER of the National Ignition Facility (painted blue) houses a minuscule pellet of plutonium or other materials. NEAR THE TARGET, each of 48 optical assemblies checks the lasers for quality, alters their frequency and focuses them into the target chamber. [Extracted from the article]
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