Achieving a breakthrough in Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) is dependent upon the homogeneous compression of a fuel capsule to form a central hot spot, crucial for reaching the necessary conditions of high temperature, pressure, and density needed for ignition. However, micro-voids within the fuel…
Plastic-bonded explosives (PBX) generally consist of microparticles and polymer binders. We want to see inside PBX as powerful shock waves pass through them. Unfortunately PBX strongly scatter light, so it is difficult to see inside them. Here I will focus on two applications. With…