Part 1 - The National Ignition Facility: Exploring Matter Under Extreme Conditions

Part 1 - Edward Moses - The National Ignition Facility: Exploring Matter Under Extreme Conditions - CLEO/IQEC 2009

The focus of this talk will be on NIF technical capabilities, the National Ignition Campaign, and the new scientific opportunities in material science, astrophysics, and other areas of high energy density science made available by NIF. The LIFE (Laser Inertial Fission-Fusion Energy) scheme, a fission-fusion hybrid capable of generating energy by coupling fusion neutrons to fissile material such as spent reactor fuel and excess weapon nuclear material, will also be discussed. LIFE, a once-through closed fuel cycle that will provide a sustainable, carbon-free source of energy has the potential of revolutionizing our energy future.

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