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Laser-driven fusion

Keith A. Brueckner and Siebe Jorna

Keith A. Brueckner and Siebe Jorna

  • KMS Fusion, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106

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Rev. Mod. Phys. 46, 325 – Published 1 April, 1974

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/RevModPhys.46.325

Abstract

The use of intense laser light to bring about thermonuclear reactions in a plasma is of considerable current interest. We present detailed analytical and computational studies which show the feasibility of laser-driven fusion. The required laser technology and the presently anticipated practical difficulties are discussed in outline.

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