The path to Inertial Fusion Energy requires a nationwide effort that leverages the scientific, industrial, and workforce capabilities distributed across every state.
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U.S. IFE Ecosystem
About IFE50
The IFE50 initiative is designed to engage institutions that are currently not involved in inertial fusion energy research.
Bring together experts across target physics, drivers, materials, and systems engineering to share progress and address the interdisciplinary challenges required to realize inertial fusion energy.
Foster collaboration among universities, national laboratories, industry partners, and the Department of Energy to align efforts and accelerate the path toward a viable fusion power plant.
Provide opportunities for students and early-career researchers to present their work, engage with leaders in the field, and build connections that will shape the future IFE workforce.
Provide valuable opportunities for private-sector fusion companies to showcase innovations, engage with leading researchers, build strategic partnerships, and help accelerate the commercialization of inertial fusion energy.
Target Fabrication and Pre-implosion Diagnostics for Laser Inertial Confinement Fusion Research Using Two-Photon Polymerization and Cryogenic Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering Microscopy
University of Nebraska-Lincoln The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), in collaboration