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Appendix G: Glossary of Terms and Acronyms Used in This Report
Appendix G: Glossary of Terms and Acronyms Used in This Report
Pages 45-47
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Gain: ratio of the fusion energy released by the target to the driver energy applied to the target in a single explosion. Heavy-ion fusion: ICF technique whereby ions of heavy elements are accelerated and directed onto a target.
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Inertial fusion energy: concept whereby ICF is used to predictably and continuously initiate fusion chain reactions that yield more energy than that incident on the fuel from the driver for the ultimate purpose of producing electrical power. Krypton fluoride (KrF)
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IFE Inertial fusion energy LIFE Laser Inertial Fusion Energy MeV Million electron volts MFE Magnetic fusion energy NIF National Ignition Facility NNSA National Nuclear Security Administration NRC National Research Council OFES Office of Fusion Energy Sciences (DOE) R&D Research and development 47
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