Unleashing 1.8MJ in Just 1ns: The NIF's Power Per Pulse

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The National Ignition Facility (NIF) aims to achieve nuclear fusion by using powerful lasers to implode a deuterium-tritium (D-T) target, delivering 1.8 megajoules of energy in a pulse lasting just 1 nanosecond. To calculate the power per pulse, one can simply divide the energy by the duration, resulting in 1.8 megajoules per nanosecond. This calculation confirms that the power output is indeed straightforward, equating to 1.8 terawatts per pulse. The discussion emphasizes clarity in interpreting the question regarding energy and time. Overall, the focus is on understanding the immense power generated in such a brief timeframe.
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The NIF will use extremely powerful lasers to attempt to implode a D-T target and thus initiate nuclear fusion. One pulse of the lasers will only last for 1 nanosecond, but the total energy is expected to hit 1.8 megajoules. The wavelength is in the near ultraviolet, 350 nm.

What is the power per pulse?


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Ok I'm pretty sure I'm thinking way too much into this question or I'm just misinterpreting the question. For the power per pulse, would all it be is 1.8 megajoules/nanosecond? It just seems too simple to be that so I want to make sure. Any help is appreciated.
 
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Assuming that the question is meaning 1.8 megajoules per pulse, then yes.
 
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