The Rationale for an Expanded Inertial Fusion Energy Program |
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Authors: | Stephen O. Dean |
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Affiliation: | (1) Fusion Power Associates, Gaithersburg, MD, USA |
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Abstract: | The rationale for an expanded effort on the development of inertial fusion as an energy source is discussed. It is argued that there should be a two-pronged, complementary approach to fusion energy development over the next two to three decades: (1) Magnetic Fusion (MFE) via ITER and the supporting magnetic domestic program and (2) Inertial Fusion (IFE), a credible, affordable approach that exploits unique US strengths and current world leadership. IFE is only a few years away from demonstration of single-shot ignition and fusion energy gain via NIF. Enhanced funding for IFE R&D is needed in the near-term in order to prepare to expeditiously proceed beyond NIF to the energy application of inertial fusion. |
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Keywords: | Fusion energy Inertial confinement |
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