The Concept of Chamber Design for Explosive Thermonuclear Fusion Energetics

The possibility of realizing the solution of mankind's energy problem by the explosive thermonuclear fusion method that was proposed by Academician A. D. Sakharov is assessed. The essence of the method consists of the use of the energy of low–power thermonuclear explosions performed cyclically in stationary explosion–proof chambers equipped with a means for selection and utilization of the thermal energy of the explosion. Here the basic problem is to design airtight chambers capable of withstanding multiple thermonuclear explosions whose power is equal to 10—25 ktons of TNT. The available data on this problem are examined. The concept of designingreliable explosion–proof chambers for the solution of the indicated problem is formulated.