Commercial application of laser fusion
Abstract
The fundamentals of laser-induced fusion, some laser-fusion reactor concepts, and attendant means of utilizing the thermonuclear energy for commercial electric power generation are discussed. Theoretical fusion-pellet microexplosion energy release characteristics are described and the effects of pellet design options on pellet-microexplosion characteristics are discussed. The results of analysis to assess the engineering feasibility of reactor cavities for which protection of cavity components is provided either by suitable ablative materials or by diversion of plasmas by magnetic fields are presented. Two conceptual laser-fusion electric generating stations, based on different laser-fusion reactor concepts, are described.
- Publication:
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Presented at Advisory Group Meeting on the Technol. of Inertial Confinement Expt
- Pub Date:
- 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976tice.meet...19B
- Keywords:
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- Commercial Energy;
- Laser Cavities;
- Laser Fusion;
- Technology Utilization;
- Electric Generators;
- Pellets;
- Plasma Generators;
- Thermonuclear Power Generation;
- Plasma Physics