Cambridge Heavy Industries
Compact Laser Fusion for Tritium Production
Cambridge Heavy Industries applies novel engineering to the proven science of laser fusion, making it more compact and efficient. They are building a world-class team of physicists, engineers, and innovators to take laser fusion from proven science to engineering reality. Their laser fusion machine is designed to independently enhance all three components of the Lawson triple product (density, temperature, and confinement time) — something no other fusion platform has achieved. Its compact size enables weekly testing and upgrades.
Benchtop high-pressure technique for tritium breeding
This team is developing novel laser optics that create high pressures at a benchtop-scale, improving the efficiency of inertial confinement. Their goal is to produce tritium as a nuclear fuel in the short term and to achieve energy breakeven in the long term.