Fusion ignition at the National Ignition Facility (Conference Presentation)

Thomas M. Spinka

doi:10.1117/12.2675321

8 June 2023 Fusion ignition at the National Ignition Facility (Conference Presentation)

Thomas M. Spinka

Proceedings Volume PC12577, High-power, High-energy Lasers and Ultrafast Optical Technologies; PC1257702 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2675321
Event: SPIE Optics + Optoelectronics, 2023, Prague, Czech Republic

Abstract

On December 5th, 2022, the National Ignition Facility in Livermore, California, USA performed the first experiment demonstrating controlled fusion ignition in the laboratory. With a 2.05MJ UV laser drive energy delivered to the target, a neutron yield of 3.15MJ was released by the fusion reactions in the capsule, providing a net target gain of ~1.5×. The results of this experiment will be discussed, along with the decades-long developments in optical materials, laser architectures, target fabrication, and target diagnostics enabling this recent accomplishment. We will discuss the next steps for NIF and provide an outlook on future applications and technologies, including the reinvigorated pursuit of Inertial Fusion Energy.

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Thomas M. Spinka "Fusion ignition at the National Ignition Facility (Conference Presentation)", Proc. SPIE PC12577, High-power, High-energy Lasers and Ultrafast Optical Technologies, PC1257702 (8 June 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2675321

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