Name
Fusion Technologies - Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF)
Date & Time
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Speakers
Description
Types of Approach & Technologies
- Evaluate ICF (laser-driven, pulsed-power) core technology and design variants
- Assess technical risks and development timelines specific to ICF
- Compare leading ICF companies and their technical approaches
Enabling Technologies
- Key enabling technologies from now to demo to deployment: lasers, target fabrication, control systems
- Technology readiness levels across ICF sub-approaches
- Lasers, fuel & fuel cycle, cryogenics, target manufacturing