Title :
Fission of actinides with tabletop lasers
Author :
Schwoerer, H. ; Ewald, F. ; Sauerbrey, R. ; Galy, J. ; Magill, J. ; Schenkel, R.
Author_Institution :
Inst. fur Optik und Quantenelektron., Friedrich-Schiller-Univ., Jena, Germany
Abstract :
We report the first laser induced fission of actinide nuclei with high intensity tabletop lasers. The results are discussed in the context of laser plasma diagnostics and nuclear waste handling.
Keywords :
actinides; fission; plasma diagnostics; actinide nuclei; laser plasma diagnostics; nuclear waste handling; tabletop laser; Electrons; Laser beams; Laser fusion; Laser theory; Plasma accelerators; Plasma diagnostics; Plasma measurements; Radioactive pollution; Surface emitting lasers; Waste handling;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2003. CLEO '03. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-748-2
