Progress at LLNL toward DPSSL-Driven Intertial Fusion Energy
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OSTI ID:15002029
We describe research indicating that a diode-pumped solid-state laser (DPSSL) can serve as a viable driver for an inertial fusion energy (IFE) power plant. The ongoing construction of the National Ignition Facility (NIF) sets the stage for a new era to start in the next decade for target research aimed at achieving the high gains necessary for both defense and energy applications. In addition, advances in DPSSL research show that this type of laser can have adequate efficiency and reliability, and can achieve the effective beam smoothness required for direct-drive IFE.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US Department of Energy (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 15002029
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-JC-147441; TRN: US200408%%49
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 3rd Symposium on Current Trends in International Fusion Research, Washington, DC (US), 03/08/2002--03/12/2002; Other Information: PBD: 19 Feb 2002
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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