Laser target technology at the Lebedev Physics Institute

An investigation was made of the problem of fabrication of targets for thermonuclear fusion. Experience with methods for the fabrication of large single-shell and multishell targets demonstrated that targets of the size needed for thermonuclear reactors should not be complicated or expensive. Investigations were made of the processes involved in the formation of hydrogen isotope layers in cryogenic targets. A unit for the fabrication, storage, and delivery of cryotargets to a laser focus (known as the "cryogun") was proposed and tested.