Reviews of Modern Physics · 1974 · 617 citations · 60 references
Natural SciencesNuclear EngineeringPhysicsFusion EngineeringPlasma PhysicsCollisions In PlasmasFusion PlasmasHigh-temperature PlasmasLaser PhysicsLaser-plasma InteractionsNuclear FusionIntegrated Modeling Of Fusion PlasmasLaser Heating Of PlasmasLaser-driven FusionParticle Acceleration In PlasmasPlasma FormationThermonuclear Reaction RatesThermonuclear Reactions
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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