Direct-Drive Fusion (IMAGE)

University of Rochester

Direct-Drive Fusion

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In the direct-drive method of inertial confinement fusion, laser beams directly strike the fuel pellet.

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Graphic by Michael Osadciw/University of Rochester.

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