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Focused Energy: How It Works — Laser Fusion

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This page outlines Focused Energy's approach to commercial laser fusion, building on the ignition achievements demonstrated at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's National Ignition Facility (NIF). It details the core components of their commercial architecture, including the modular LightHouse reactor design and proprietary ~4mm Deuterium-Tritium Pearl fuel targets.
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Laser Fusion: Our Approach

Laser Fusion is the only approach to experimentally prove gain. We are advancing Laser Fusion, building on NIF’s foundation to achieve the energy gain needed for commercial viability, using Deuterium-Tritium fuel—proven by our team to create ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Lab.

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This page outlines Focused Energy's approach to commercial laser fusion, building on the ignition achievements demonstrated at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's National Ignition Facility (NIF). It details the core components of their commercial architecture, including the modular LightHouse ...