Historic overview of ICF: what have we learned

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:6123017

Glass, A J

Although laser fusion has been the subject of research since the early 1960's, it has only been intensively studied for about fourteen 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 economics and political issues surrounding inertial fusion research will be discussed. Possible future directions for inertial fusion development will be presented. 20 refs.

• Research Organization: KMS Fusion, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC08-82DP40152
• OSTI ID: 6123017
• Report Number(s): KMSF-U-1680; CONF-851174-34; ON: DE86006488
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CONFINEMENT
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INERTIAL CONFINEMENT
LASER IMPLOSIONS
LASER TARGETS
LASER-PRODUCED PLASMA
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TARGETS