Inertial Fusion Slides
Graduate slides for Lesson 5 on inertial confinement fusion, comparing direct vs. indirect drive, outlining the ablation-compression sequence, and analyzing recent breakthroughs at the National Ignition Facility.
Fusion Showdown Discussion Cards
Discussion cards for a seminar-style comparison between Magnetic Confinement Fusion (MCF) and Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF), highlighting their respective advantages, challenges, and engineering bottlenecks.
Fusion Engineering Teacher Guide
Teacher's facilitation guide for Lesson 5, focusing on the comparative analysis of NIF vs. ITER, scientific vs. engineering breakeven, and the material science challenges of fusion power.