The Future of IFE What happens after ignition? What time scale for a power demo facility? What are the issues and utility constraints? Note: slide material is from LLNL presentations, particularly E. Storm
National Ignition Facility - USA Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Laser Inertial Fusion Engine - LIFE
LLNL - IFE Power Demo in 10 Years? Proof-of-principle demo ~1 yr (+/-) Parallel planning for LIFE power demo in 10 years Have discussed plans with CEO’s of major utilities Sets new urgency for Canadian decision Will Alberta take leadership?
Solid State Lasers
COE - Laser Fusion-Fission Hybrid Data from T. Anklam et al (LLNL)