Laser fusion neutron source employing compression with short pulse lasers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8576971
APP PUB NO 20110261919A1
SERIAL NO

12766782

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A method and system for achieving fusion is provided. The method includes providing laser source that generates a laser beam and a target that includes a capsule embedded in the target and filled with DT gas. The laser beam is directed at the target. The laser beam helps create an electron beam within the target. The electron beam heats the capsule, the DT gas, and the area surrounding the capsule. At a certain point equilibrium is reached. At the equilibrium point, the capsule implodes and generates enough pressure on the DT gas to ignite the DT gas and fuse the DT gas nuclei.

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LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY LLC2300 FIRST STREET SUITE 204 LIVERMORE CA 94550

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Sefcik, Joseph A Tracy, US 4 196
Wilks, Scott C Mountain View, US 4 52

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