Development of inertial fusion energy

The long term strategy of Inertial Fusion Energy(IFE) development has reexamined being based on the conceptual design study of laser fusion power plant KOYO, and taking into account the recent progresses of implosion physics research and the reactor related technologies. The design study and the strategy analysis have been conducted as a joint program of university, national laboratory and industries in Japan, and also with international collaborations. It is concluded that the feasibility of inertial fusion power plant is reasonably high and the coordinated R&D throughout the world would be effective.