Simulations Explain High-Energy-Density Experiments

摘要

Mximizing energy density-the amount of energy stored in a given volume-is a common research theme at Lawrence Livermore. Energy density can take many forms. Aeronautical engineers want a fuel with maximum energy density for rocket liftoff. High-energy-density foods are vital to endurance athletes, such as cyclists in the Tour de France. The object with the highest energy density ever created by humankind is an exploding thermonuclear weapon.