Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC

Peter A Amendt

Robin R Miles

Andrew James Bayramian

Robert J Deri

Jeffery F Latkowski

Alvin Charles Erlandson

Edward Ira Moses

Richard H Sawicki

Kenneth Rene Manes

Mary Louis Spaeth

Anthony Michael Dunne

Thomas M Anklam

An architecture for an inertial confinement fusion system is disclosed. The system includes a fusion chamber for producing neutrons from a fusion reaction, and a laser system in which lasers are arranged about a vacuum chamber to provide energy to the fusion chamber to initiate the fusion reaction. The beam paths between the lasers and the fusion chamber are configured to prevent neutrons from the fusion chamber from reaching the laser system at a level that would preclude human access to the laser system.

Inertial confinement fusion system which decouples life-limited component from plant availability

A hohlraum for an inertial confinement fusion power plant is disclosed. The hohlraum includes a generally cylindrical exterior surface, and an interior rugby ball-shaped surface. Windows over laser entrance holes at each end of the hohlraum enclose inert gas. Infrared reflectors on opposite sides of the central point reflect fusion chamber heat away from the capsule. P2 shields disposed on the infrared reflectors help assure an enhanced and more uniform x-ray bath for the fusion fuel capsule.

Indirect drive targets for fusion power

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