page_title: Magnetized Liner Inertial Fusion
hierarchical_section_title: Magnetized Liner Inertial Fusion
caption_attribution_description: English: This is a more accurate picture of the MagLIF concept. It is a combination of a Z-Pinch and a laser beam. This is carried out at SNL Z pulsed power facility. The ions spiral together under the influence of a Lorentz force. They are pushed forward in a "snowplow" effect described by Dr. Marshall Rosenbluth. Other information This is a more accurate picture of the MagLIF concept. It is a combination of a Z-Pinch and a laser beam. This is carried out at SNL Z pulsed power facility. The ions spiral together under the influence of a Lorentz force. They are pushed forward in a "snowplow" effect described by Dr. Marshall Rosenbluth.
context_page_description: Magnetized Liner Inertial Fusion is an emerging method of producing controlled nuclear fusion. It is part of the broad category of inertial fusion energy systems, which uses the inward movement of the fusion fuel to reach densities and temperatures where fusion reactions take place. Previous IFE experiments used laser drivers to reach these conditions, whereas MagLIF uses a combination of lasers for heating and Z-pinch for compression. A variety of theoretical considerations suggest such a system will reach the required conditions for fusion with a machine of significantly less complexity than the pure-laser approach.
context_section_description: Magnetized Liner Inertial Fusion (MagLIF) is an emerging method of producing controlled nuclear fusion. It is part of the broad category of inertial fusion energy (IFE) systems, which uses the inward movement of the fusion fuel to reach densities and temperatures where fusion reactions take place. Previous IFE experiments used laser drivers to reach these conditions, whereas MagLIF uses a combination of lasers for heating and Z-pinch for compression. A variety of theoretical considerations suggest such a system will reach the required conditions for fusion with a machine of significantly less complexity than the pure-laser approach.
caption: The MagLIF Concept
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