Abstract

The CPU is an attractive candidate as the driver for the commercial phase of laser fusion. The CPIL system promises high efficiency and operates without the large inputs of pulsed electrical power required by all other candidates. Intense short laser pulses can be generated using a scheme in which the main chemical flow is continuous, resulting in relatively simple chemical hardware. This presentation discusses an ongoing evaluation of the CPIL system and uses recent experimental results to update projections of its performance potential.

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