Inertial Confinement

CRC Press eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Bahman Zohuri, Seyed Kamal Mousavi Balgehshiri
DOI: 10.1201/9781003670780-10
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Abstract

Inertial confinement fusion (ICF) is a method of generating energy by using high-powered lasers to compress and heat a small target containing a fuel, typically a mixture of deuterium and tritium. The fuel is compressed and heated so rapidly that it undergoes a nuclear fusion reaction, releasing a tremendous amount of energy. ICF has the potential to provide a virtually unlimited source of clean energy, with no greenhouse gas emissions or radioactive waste. However, it is still in the research and development stage, and there are many technical challenges that must be overcome before it can become a practical source of energy.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Laser-Plasma Interactions and Diagnostics Pulsed Power Technology Applications Fusion and Plasma Physics Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Pages
309–330
Publication date
6 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter