radiation implosion

Radiation implosion occurs when intense energy, such as x-rays or high-energy radiation, compresses a material or object inward. This process is often used in nuclear experiments, where radiation creates a high-pressure force that causes a spherical shell of material to collapse inward rapidly. The goal is to generate extremely high temperatures and pressures inside the material, emulating conditions necessary for nuclear fusion. Essentially, radiation acts as a powerful, evenly distributed pressure source that drives the implosion, leading to a dense, hot core. This technique is vital in studying fusion energy and in some astrophysical phenomena modeling.