Fusion Ignition Experiment Research Articles

Inertial fusion program in Japan and ignition experiment facility by laser

The recent progress in laser fusion research is remarkable with respect to obtaining the high density and high temperature plasma which produces thermonuclear neutrons of 10 13 per shot (pellet gain of 0.2%) and to the understanding of implosion physics. Data bases for laser fusion have been accumulated and technologies for advanced experiments have been developed, both of which enable us to make the research step toward the fusion ignition experiment and the achievement of the breakeven condition, which is estimated to be possible with a 100 kJ blue laser. The demonstration of high gain pellets requires laser energy in the range MJ in blue light. The design studies of the MJ laser are continue in the framework of the solid state laser at ILE. The design studies on the commercial reactor of ICF have proceeded and several conceptual designs have been proposed. These designs utilize a liquid metal first wall and blanket which enable long life for commercial use. As a consequence, the ICF reactor has technically a high feasibility for commercial application.

Progress of laser fusion research with GEKKO XII glass laser and KONGHO project for breakeven.

The progress of laser fusion research is remarkable in obtaining the high density (100 times solid density) and high temperature plasma and in the understanding of the implosion physics. Thermonuclear neutrons of 1013 per shot and pellet gain of 0.2% have been achieved. The data bases of the laser fusion have been accumulated for the fusion ignition experiment and the achievement of the breakeven condition is estimated to be possible with 100 kJ blue laser.

Progress of Laser Fusion Research with GEKKO XII Glass Laser and KONGHO Project for Breakeven

The progress of laser fusion research is remarkable in obtaining the high density (100 times solid density) and high temperature plasma and in the understanding of the implosion physics. Thermonuclear neutrons of 1013 per shot and pellet gain of 0.2% have been achieved. The data bases of the laser fusion have been accumulated for the fusion ignition experiment and the achievement of the breakeven condition is estimated to be possible with 100 kJ blue laser.

Summary of the Workshop on the Engineering Aspects of Fusion Ignition Experiments, Chicago, Illinois, October 29-30, 1981

Summary of the Workshop on the Engineering Aspects of Fusion Ignition Experiments, Chicago, Illinois, October 29-30, 1981

Comments on the 9th Symposium on Engineering Problems of Fusion Research, Chicago, October 1981

This paper describes the status of fusion technology and the more important consequences for the near future as they are seen by the author after the Chicago conference. Discusses the different lines and the technological developments; FED and INTOR; magnets and coils; vacuum vessel and material; remote handling and repair; other areas of fusion technology; and a workshop on the engineering aspects of fusion ignition experiments.