Inertial confinement fusion
Inertial confinement fusion (ICF) is a fusion energy process that initiates nuclear fusion reactions by compressing and heating targets filled with fuel.
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Alternative fusion approach evaluated via the Lawson criterion
Inertial confinement fusion attempts to satisfy the Lawson criterion by rapidly compressing fuel pellets to extreme densities, rather than using magnetic fields.
Alternative approach to magnetic confinement
This method attempts to initiate fusion by compressing fuel pellets using high-energy lasers or ion beams, serving as a key alternative to tokamaks.