Light ion beam ICF program overview

The light ion fusion program at Sandia National Laboratories is reviewed. The program is based on the indirect‐drive target concept and has the long‐term objective to obtain high yield in a microfusion facility. The near‐term technical effort will focus on increasing intensity and demonstrating 100 eV temperature in an ion hohlraum. Some concepts were tested experimentally confirming the accessibility of anticipated goals. (AIP)