Journal Article10.13182/FST10-313
Compact, Efficient Laser Systems Required for Laser Inertial Fusion Energy
Andy J. Bayramian,Salvador M. Aceves,T. Anklam,Kevin Baker,Erlan S. Bliss,Charles D. Boley,Amber L. Bullington,John A. Caird,D. Chen,Robert J. Deri,Mike Dunne,Alvin C. Erlandson,Daniel L. Flowers,Mark A. Henesian,J F Latkowski,Kenneth R. Manes,William A. Molander,Edward I. Moses,T. Piggott,S. Powers,S. Rana,S. Rodriguez,Richard H. Sawicki,Kathleen I. Schaffers,Lynn G. Seppala,Mary L. Spaeth,S.B. Sutton,S. Telford +27 more
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TL;DR: The conceptual design for laser drivers used in Laser Inertial Fusion Energy (LIFE) power plants is presented and statistical modeling predicts that laser-system availability can be greater than 99% provided that components meet reasonable mean-time-between-failure specifications.
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Abstract: This paper presents our conceptual design for laser drivers used in Laser Inertial Fusion Energy (LIFE) power plants. Although we have used only modest extensions of existing laser technology to en...
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