Fusion via Inertial Confinement

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In a discussion about writing an essay on laser technology applications, particularly Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF), several reputable online sources were recommended. Key resources include the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's website, the University of California's ICF page, and the HiPER laser fusion project site. Participants highlighted the importance of the National Ignition Facility (NIF) and its ongoing work towards achieving proof of principle for ICF. Additionally, two books on the subject were suggested for deeper insights into the physics of ICF. These resources provide a solid foundation for understanding and researching ICF for academic purposes.
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Hi all

I have to write a short essay on an application of laser technology for a class. I'm keen to write it on ICF but my uni library doesn't have a great deal of material. Can anyone link me to some reputable sources on the internet?

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Lawrence Livermore's National Ingition Facility would have information.
https://lasers.llnl.gov/

University of California - http://www.nuc.berkeley.edu/thyd/icf/IFE.html

One could also use Wikipedia as a starting point and use the references.
 
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I am involved with the international HiPER laser fusion project, which recently launched its planning phase.

Two useful links for HiPER are the web site...

http://www.hiper-laser.org/

... and the short film, released a few days ago, which explains some of the basics and background.

http://www.hiper-laser.org/hiper_dvd01.wmv

You should also Google the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore labs, where the initial work is nearing completion to achieve proof of principle for Inertial Confinement Fusion. With luck this will be achived about 2 years from now.

Best wishes,

JP
 
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bill nye scienceguy! said:
Hi all

I have to write a short essay on an application of laser technology for a class. I'm keen to write it on ICF but my uni library doesn't have a great deal of material. Can anyone link me to some reputable sources on the internet?

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory recently announced a concept for a power production system
based on inertial confinement fusion. The concept is called LIFE and was announced at the 18th
Topical on Fusion Energy in San Francisco:

http://www.18th-tofe.com/

LLNL Associate Director Tomas Diaz de la Rubia gave the following paper:

http://www.18th-tofe.com/pdf/WednesdayOrals.pdf

Dr. Gregory Greenman
Physicist
 
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i introduced you two books in this topic:
1.An introduction to inertial confinement fusion(S Pfalzner) chapter 2.
2. laser and inertial fusion energy(Heinrich Hora,George H. Miley)
 
The Release of Thermonuclear Energy by Inertial Confinement: Ways Towards Ignition
Friedwardt Winterberg

Inertial Fusion: Beam Plasma Interaction, Hydrodynamics, Dense Plasma Physics
by Stefano Atzeni and Jurgen Meyer-ter-vehn

http://lasers.llnl.gov"
Laser Fusion


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