Advanced Target Design
The First Light Fusion ‘target’ is our key proprietary and proven technology. Our unique target design has the potential to enable the commercialisation of fusion energy and offers a cheaper and quicker route to an IFE fusion power plant.
Our targets have two aspects, the amplifier and the fuel capsule.
The amplifier does two things. First, it boosts the pressure of impact, causing the resulting pressure to be higher than that of the original input shock. Second, the amplifier creates convergence. This means the fuel is squashed from many directions, which is crucial for reaching the required final density for fusion.
The targets are the key technology in First Light’s unique approach to fusion.
Driver-agnostic
Our amplifier technology amplifies input pressure delivered by a ‘driver’ machine, compressing fuel to high density and temperature to create a fusion reaction.
Our targets are compatible with multiple approaches, and can be used with any system able to produce the required drive pressure. We design our target technology to be compatible with a range of drivers.
Precision Manufacturing
We have developed and honed sophisticated, cutting-edge precision manufacturing methods and capabilities which have been crucial to the research and manufacture of our high-precision components and targets.
Our experienced team of technicians and engineers produce parts to micron-level accuracy using advanced techniques developed specifically for our fusion approach. This is done in our state-of-the-art, temperature-controlled machining facility where the components are also inspected using the latest optical, laser and tactile metrology.
Every target is custom-designed, often requiring never-before-made geometries and materials and ultra-fine tolerances. What sets our manufacturing apart is that all is done in-house, including the intricate and precise fabrication of every component assembly.
We manufacture with extreme precision to ensure every test delivers clean, reliable data and rapid iteration. With in-house capability, we move fast from simulation, design and manufacture to build and test - accelerating the pace of fusion R&D.