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The Light-Ion Pulsed Power Induction Accelerator For The Laboratory Microfusion Facility (Lmf), Ronald E. Olson, J. Boyes, M. G. Mazarakis, D. L. Smith, L. F. Bennett, T. R. Lockner, J. W. Poukey

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In order to initiate ignition and substantial energy yield from an inertial confinement fusion target (ICF), a light-ion pulse of ~700 TW peak power and 15-20 ns duration is required. The preconceptual design presented provides this power. The HERMES-III technology of linear inductive voltage addition in a self-magnetically insulated transmission line (MITL) is utilized to generate the 25-36 MV peak voltage needed for lithium ion beams. The 15-20 MA ion current is achieved by utilizing many accelerating modules in parallel. The lithium ion beams are produced in two-stage extraction diodes. To provide the two separate voltage pulses required by the …