Research and development assessments for Prometheus heavy ion and laser driven inertial fusion energy reactor designs

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Authors

M.A. Abdou · University of California, Los Angeles

Alice Ying · University of California, Los Angeles

M. S. Tillack · University of California, Los Angeles

N.M. Ghoniem · University of California, Los Angeles

Lester M. Waganer · James S. McDonnell Foundation

D.E. Driemeyer · James S. McDonnell Foundation

Gary J. Linford

Abstract

Research and development assessments for two inertial fusion energy (IFE) reactor design concepts developed in the Prometheus study are presented in this paper. The assessment here focuses on resolving the technical issues identified for the critical components unique to IFE: target, driver, and cavity/first wall. The two designs considered are based on heavy-ion and laser drivers.

Topics & Keywords

Laser-Plasma Interactions and Diagnostics Planetary Science and Exploration Magnetic confinement fusion research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Volume 2, pp. 989-992

DOI: 10.1109/fusion.1993.518490

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