Historic overview of inertial confinement fusion: What have we learned
Journal Article
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· J. Vac. Sci. Technol., A; (United States)
Although laser fusion has been the subject of research since the early 1960s, it has only been intensively studied for about 14 years. During that time, substantive advances have been made in our understanding of the complex physics of laser-heated plasmas, in the development of sophisticated diagnostic instrumentation, and in the technology of fusion targets and inertial fusion drivers. These advances will be reviewed. Of equal importance are the lessons learned in the economic and political arenas. These lessons may be of greater significance for scientific endeavors in other fields of research. The economic and political issues surrounding inertial fusion research will be discussed. Possible future directions for inertial fusion development will be presented.
- Research Organization:
- KMS Fusion, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106
- OSTI ID:
- 5520894
- Journal Information:
- J. Vac. Sci. Technol., A; (United States), Journal Name: J. Vac. Sci. Technol., A; (United States) Vol. 4:3; ISSN JVTAD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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