The next-generation Magnetic Recoil Spectrometer (MRSnext) on OMEGA and NIF for diagnosing ion temperature, yield, areal density, and alpha heating
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Wink, Christopher W.
Gatu Johnson, Maria
Mackie, S.
Kunimune, Justin H.
Dannhoff, S.G.
Lawrence, Y.
Berg, G.P.A.
Casey, D.T.
Schlossberg, D.J.
Gopalaswamy, V.
Date Issued
May 2024
Journal
Review of Scientific Instruments
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AIP
Abstract
The next-generation magnetic recoil spectrometer (MRSnext) is being designed to replace the current MRS at the National Ignition Facility and OMEGA for measurements of the neutron spectrum from an inertial confinement fusion implosion. The MRSnext will provide a far-superior performance and faster data turnaround than the current MRS systems, i.e., a 2× and 6× improvement in energy resolution at the NIF and OMEGA, respectively, and 20× improvement in data turnaround time. The substantially improved performance of the MRSnext is enabled by using electromagnets that provide a short focal plane (12–16 cm) and unprecedented flexibility for a wide range of applications. In addition to being able to measure neutron yield, apparent ion temperature, areal density, and plasma-flow velocity over a wide range of yields, the NIF MRSnext will be able to directly, uniquely assess the alpha heating of the fuel ions through measurements of the alpha knock-on tail in the neutron spectrum. The goal is to implement a radiation-hard electronic detection system capable of providing rapid data acquisition and analysis. The development of the MRSnext will also set the foundation for the more advanced, time-resolving MRSt and serve as a testbed for its implementation on the NIF.
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Submitted for publication in Review of Scientific Instruments
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Plasma Science and Fusion Center
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https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0219562
