Title :
Fusion energy: Laser systems required to harness the power of the sun
Author :
Bayramian, A.J. ; Deri, R.J. ; Ebbers, C.A. ; Erlandson, A.C. ; Molander, W.A. ; Sutton, S.B. ; Telford, S. ; Caird, J.A.
Author_Institution :
Lawrence Livermore Nat. Lab., Livermore, CA, USA
Abstract :
Laser systems deployed in Inertial Fusion Energy power plants will usher in space qualified laser engineering and materials on a massive scale. Understanding subsystem efficiencies and component Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) are critical for success.
Keywords :
Diodes; Frequency conversion; Ignition; Investments; Laser fusion; Nonlinear optics; Optical pulse shaping; Power generation; Power lasers; Sun;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
