Speakers
Description
First Light Fusion Ltd (FLF) is a privately funded company researching energy generation using inertial confinement fusion. Efforts are centred around developing both simulation and experimental capabilities. Simulation combined with experimental efforts increase our understanding of electromagnetic launch and novel target physics, with a focus on code validation. Two low inductance pulsed power drivers delivering 1 MA and 3.5 MA have been used for electromagnetic launch.
Machine 3 (M3), is a new low inductance capacitor discharge pulsed power generator designed to store up to 2.5 MJ when charged at +/-100 kV, delivering in excess of 14 MA. The pulser was commissioned in December 2018 with the intention to demonstrate fusion. A complementary suite of machine and experimental diagnostics enhance the understanding of novel target physics and validates Hytrac and Code B, two simulation tools developed by FLF. Rapid feedback enables iteration within experimental campaigns and continuous improvement of engineering designs.
During the conference details of M3 design and construction will be presented. Results on the first of six modules, half the machine, and the full machine will be shown. In addition, the full suite of diagnostics for the machine, electromagnetic launch and target physics will be discussed.
