Laser nuclear fusion

Laser nuclear fusion represents one of the most promising avenues for sustainable, clean energy production. The field has achieved many significant milestones over the years, including the demonstration of fusion ignition, the creation of high-energy density plasmas, and the development of advanced laser technologies. The potential benefits of achieving controlled fusion reactions are vast, ranging from reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, to mitigating the effects of climate change.

At the same time, the state-of-the-art approaches to laser nuclear fusion face significant challenges; from achieving the necessary conditions required for fusion reactions to occur, to stabilising the plasma, to the concerns over the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the process, the methodological hurdles make it difficult to imagine deploying the new technology universally. However, even though the methodology is still in its experimental stages, the potential benefits of applying laser nuclear fusion at large scales make this research direction highly relevant to our global society.

This Collection is dedicated to the latest research on laser nuclear fusion. We welcome theoretical and applied research, encompassing fusion simulation and modelling, reactor design, and various aspects of engineering sciences, that can offer a novel and rigorous contribution to the field.