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SUMMARY:Yb:YLF Solid-State Laser Technology for Fusion Energy
DTSTART:20260602T123000Z
DTEND:20260602T133000Z
DTSTAMP:20260617T134800Z
UID:indico-event-25133@indico.gsi.de
CONTACT:p.neumayer@gsi.de\;c.deguchi@gsi.de
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Mikhail Pergament (Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron 
 (DESY))\n\nThe recent demonstration of ignition in inertial confinement fu
 sion has marked a major milestone for laser-driven fusion. The next challe
 nge is technological: transforming this achievement into a scalable\, effi
 cient\, and reliable energy source. Future inertial fusion energy plants w
 ill require laser driver systems capable of delivering high-energy\, poten
 tially megajoule-class optical pulses on target at multi-hertz repetition 
 rates\, while maintaining high wall-plug efficiency and long operational l
 ifetimes.\nStarting from the established performance requirements for iner
 tial fusion energy laser drivers\, this seminar will use the fundamental p
 rinciples of laser amplification to evaluate possible solid-state laser ap
 proaches. Major gain-media platforms and laser architectures\, from Nd:gla
 ss systems to diode-pumped cryogenic Yb-based concepts\, will be compared 
 in terms of efficiency\, scalability\, thermal management\, and energy ext
 raction.\nSpecial emphasis will be placed on cryogenic Yb:YLF technology a
 s a promising pathway toward efficient high-repetition-rate fusion drivers
 . The seminar aims to provide both physical insight and a forward-looking 
 engineering perspective on how advances in laser materials\, efficiency\, 
 and thermal management may contribute to practical inertial fusion energy.
 \n\nhttps://indico.gsi.de/event/25133/
LOCATION:SB3 3.170a (GSI)
URL:https://indico.gsi.de/event/25133/
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