Abstract Laser plasma instabilities (LPIs) cause laser energy loss, asymmetric and insufficient compression, target preheating, thus are assumed to be among the major concerns of inertial confinement fusion research. Mitigation LPIs can enhance laser–target coupling efficiency optimize compression dynamics, which is critical for realization robust high-efficiency ignition. Broadband lasers with...

Building on a decade of advances in the understanding neutron production and hot-spot physics, researchers at National Ignition Facility are pursuing magnetized fusion fuel as potentially disruptive way to boost performance laser-driven implosion.