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(FTP1/26(R)) Investigation toward Laser Driven IFE Power Plant

S. Nakai¹⁾, Y. Kozaki¹⁾, Y. Izawa¹⁾, M. Yamanaka¹⁾, T. Kanabe¹⁾, Y. Kato¹⁾, K. Mima¹⁾, H. Nagatomo¹⁾, H. Furukawa²⁾, K. Yamamoto¹⁾, M. Kabetani¹⁾, T. Norimatsu¹⁾, K. Nagai¹⁾, M. Nakatsuka¹⁾, T. Jitsuno¹⁾, T. Yamanaka¹⁾, C. Yamanaka^2)
 
1) Institute of Laser Engineering, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
²⁾ Institute for Laser Technology, Osaka, Japan

Abstract.  Inertial fusion energy (IFE) is becoming feasible due to the increasing understanding of implosion physics. Reactor technology issues have begun to be developed. Based on the conceptual design of Laser Driven IFE Power Plant, the technical and physical issues have been examined. R&D on key issues that affect the feasibility of power plant have been proceeded taking into account the collaboration in the field of laser driver, fuel pellet, reaction chamber and system design. It is concluded that the technical feasibility of IFE power plant seems to be reasonably high. Coordination and collaboration scheme of reactor technology experts in Japan on Laser Driven IFE Power Plant is being proceeded.

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