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Critical elements of high gain laser fusion

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Progress toward high laser fusion can be measured by a set of five critical elements. They are: (1) the laser-to-fuel coupling efficiency, (2) the cold fuel isentrope, (3) the implosion symmetry, (4) the ablation pressure, and (5) the ignition concept.

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Bodner, S.E. Critical elements of high gain laser fusion. J Fusion Energ 1, 221–240 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01050355

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