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Self-sustaining nuclear pumped laser-fusion reactor experiment

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5232964
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The features of a neutron feedback nuclear pumped (NFNP) laser-fusion reactor equipment were studied with the intention of establishing the feasibility of the concept. The NFNP laser-fusion concept is compared schematically to electrically pumped laser fusion. The study showed that, once a method of energy storage has been demonstrated, a self-sustaining fusion-fission hybrid reactor with a ''blanket multiplication'' of two would be feasible using nuclear pumped Xe F* excimer lasers having efficiencies of 1 to 2 percent and D-D-T pellets with gains of 50 to 100. (MHR)
Research Organization:
Illinois Univ., Urbana (USA). Fusion Studies Lab.
OSTI ID:
5232964
Report Number(s):
COO-2007-89; CONF-771109-2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
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GAS LASERS
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LASERS
NUCLEAR PUMPING
REACTOR COMPONENTS
STORAGE
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