Status and Prospects of the Fast Ignition Inertial Fusion Concept

Key, M H

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

关键词: 70 Plasma Physics And Fusion Technology;    42 Engineering;    Ignition;    Thermonuclear Reactors;    Inertial Confinement;   

DOI  :  10.2172/900178
RP-ID  :  UCRL-TR-226302
RP-ID  :  W-7405-ENG-48
RP-ID  :  900178

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Fast ignition is an alternate concept in inertial confinement fusion, which has the potential for easier ignition and greater energy multiplication. If realized it could improve the prospects for inertial fusion energy. It poses stimulating challenges in science and technology and the research is approaching a key stage in which the feasibility of fast ignition will be determined. This review covers the concepts, the state of the science and technology, the near term prospects and the challenges and risks involved in demonstrating high gain fast ignition.