8th International Conference on Inertial Fusion Sciences and Applications (IFSA 2013)

Abstract

PrefaceThe Eighth International Conference on Inertial Fusion Science and Applications was hosted on 8-13 September 2013 at the Nara Prefectural New Public Hall, organized by the Institute of Laser Engineering, Osaka University. It brought together 394 participants from 19 countries. The common goal was to share the latest advances in the fields of inertial fusion energy, laser and particle beams and fusion technology as well as high-energy density physics and applications. There were 393 presentations in total including three Keynote lectures, two Teller lectures, 17 plenary talks, 132 orals and 236 posters. Three IAEA-TM joint papers were presented during the Conference week. The proceedings collected in this volume underwent a rigorous peer-review process for which the Editors are thankful to the many referees who worked very hard to finalize the publication. They also thank the TPC members whose work made such a wonderful Conference program.Among the tremendous achievements presented, the great progress in experiments on NIF aimed at ICF ignition was one of the most important highlights. Significant progress in high-energy density science was another important topic in this IFSA2013.Of course many other excellent papers on various subjects were presented showing the continuous growth of the related fields.The Teller Award was bestowed during IFSA2013 on two key contributors to ICF science, J. Hammer and R. Petrasso. The student prize was awarded for six excellent papers presented by students from various countries.On behalf of the various Committees, we are glad to thank again everyone who helped make IFSA2013 a great success.Hiroshi AzechiHiroyuki Shiraga