How Ignition and Target Gain Greater Than 1 Were Achieved in Inertial Fusion

Explore the groundbreaking achievements in inertial fusion research through this comprehensive theoretical physics colloquium presented by Dr. Omar A. Hurricane, Chief Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Delve into the applied physics challenges overcome to reach milestones such as burning plasmas, fusion ignition, and target energy gain greater than unity. Gain insights into key physics principles of inertial fusion and clarify the meanings of burning, ignition, and gain in this context. Learn about the strategy employed by Dr. Hurricane's team to accomplish these long-awaited breakthroughs in fusion research, marking a significant turning point in the field.