Collection of solid debris for the National Ignition Facility

The National Ignition Facility (NIF) is slated to come online in 2010. While the first planned experiments will be focused on achieving ignition, a variety of subsequent experiments are planned for the facility, including measurement of cross sections and astrophysical measurements. In order to successfully execute several of these planned experiments, the ability to collect solid debris following a NIF capsule shot will be required. We are currently developing a solid debris collection capability at NIF, and several design ideas will be presented. In addition, potential uses for solid collection as well as planned experiments to test credible designs will be discussed.