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Compact, Efficient, Low-cost Lasers (CELL) Project

Deri et al., 2012

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Deri R
Bayramian A
Erlandson A
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This paper presents our conceptual design for laser drivers used in Laser Inertial Fusion Energy (LIFE) power plants. Although we have used only modest extensions of existing laser technology to ensure nearterm feasibility, predicted performance meets or exceeds …
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