DOE approves Xcimer Energy's laser fusion power plant design
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Summary
Xcimer Energy has received DOE approval for its laser fusion power plant design. The company's approach uses an e-beam pumped gas-laser system that aims to dramatically reduce costs (under $100 per joule) and simplify scaling compared to conventional solid-state laser fusion systems. Founded in 2022 and venture-backed, Xcimer builds on the physics proven by NIF (National Ignition Facility) but argues that commercial viability requires a fundamentally cheaper and more manufacturable laser system.
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Our thesis is that commercial laser fusion becomes possible only if the laser system itself becomes dramatically simpler, cheaper, and more manufacturable.
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