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Overview of inertial fusion reactor design

Journal Article · · Sov. J. Quant. Electron. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
Recent progress in the conceptual design of inertial fusion reaction chambers and power plants is reviewed. A discussion of expected operating parameters and a brief historical perspective are provided to organize the rich array of chamber and driver concepts. The technical feasibility of several reaction chamber concepts is discussed along with technical issues that require future analysis, experiment, and development. Where these chambers have been integrated into a power plant design, the characteristics are described. Finally, requirements on the future development of inertial fusion reactor technology are discussed. (AIP)
Research Organization:
University of California Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California
OSTI ID:
6998132
Journal Information:
Sov. J. Quant. Electron. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Sov. J. Quant. Electron. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 13:11; ISSN SJQEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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