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Technology assessment of laser-fusion power production

Conference ·
OSTI ID:7241485
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The inherent features of laser-induced fusion, some laser-fusion reactor concepts, and attendant means of utilizing the thermonuclear energy for commercial electric power generation are discussed. Theoretical fusion-pellet microexplosion energy release characteristics are described and the effects of pellet design options on pellet-microexplosion characteristics are discussed. The results of analyses to assess the engineering feasibility of reactor cavities for which protection of cavity components is provided either by suitable ablative materials or by diversion of plasmas by magnetic fields are presented. Two conceptual laser-fusion electric generating stations, based on different laser-fusion reactor concepts, are described. Technology developments for ultimate commercial application are outlined.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N.Mex. (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
7241485
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-76-2060; CONF-760935-13
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700200* -- Fusion Energy-- Fusion Power Plant Technology
700208 -- Fusion Power Plant Technology-- Inertial Confinement Technology
DESIGN
FUELS
GEOMETRY
LASER FUSION REACTORS
MATHEMATICS
POWER GENERATION
POWER PLANTS
TARGETS
THERMONUCLEAR FUELS
THERMONUCLEAR REACTORS