Tag Archives: laser fusion

NIF shifts toward success – 3

Posted on 2014/06/06 by LastTechAge

NIF released positive data.  Is some unexpected effect is blocking full success? The staff of the National Ignition Facility (NIF) in Livermore California released papers on very positive new results in their work toward inertial confinement fusion (ICF).  NIF is … Continue reading →

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NIF shifts toward success – 1

Posted on 2014/05/25 by LastTechAge

Tweaks at NIF generate good results – to come: spectacular shots  NIF (National Ignition Facility) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California published results during the dark of winter that are exciting, show astounding differences from all their previous announcements.  … Continue reading →

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When NIF went viral

Posted on 2013/10/15 by LastTechAge

Internet joy – laser fusion at breakeven!  um…NOT.  BBC reported, copycats ignited. Smoke only, no flame. Big buzz in Technology news is the rumor that the NIF (National Ignition Facility) laboratory in California made a spectacular step forward.  Did they … Continue reading →

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Has NIF been retasked?

Posted on 2012/01/13 by LastTechAge

Have U.S. laser fusion goals been delayed by the atomic weapons establishment? In the news this week  NIF (National Ignition Facility) at  Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has had its fusion energy test plans slowed an unknown number of months, … Continue reading →

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