Xcimer Activates World's Largest Private Laser for Fusion
TL;DR. Fusion startup Xcimer has powered on the largest privately owned laser globally, named Phoenix. - This multi-terawatt laser facility, built in Longmont, Colorado, aims to accelerate fusion energy research. - Phoenix is a key component for Xcimer's inertial confinement fusion approach, which uses lasers to ignite fuel pellets. - The company seeks to achieve commercially viable fusion power by overcoming traditional energy density limitations.
- Xcimer activated its Phoenix laser, the largest privately owned laser.
- The multi-terawatt laser system is located in Longmont, Colorado.
- Phoenix supports inertial confinement fusion, using lasers to ignite fuel.
- The company aims to develop commercial fusion energy.
Sources
- The world’s largest privately owned laser just turned on — techcrunch.com