Harnessing fusion energy is moving from basic research to engineering applications. Based on research using a controlled fusion reaction, high-power pump laser diodes are crucial to this effort since they enable energy gain.
In this paper, we discuss how more energy was produced from a controlled fusion reaction than was supplied. This breakthrough highlights the potential of laser-driven inertial fusion energy. It emphasizes the need for improvements in the efficiency of fusion reactors and the development of industry standards to facilitate commercialization.
Read our full article in Photonics Spectra to learn more about how our laser diodes are advancing the fusion energy industry.
