First Light Fusion Analysis
What is First Light Fusion?
UK’s leading inertial fusion company with proven target design
Location
Yarnton, United Kingdom
Employees
51-200
Founded
2011
Product Features & Capabilities
- Advanced target design for inertial fusion
- Simulation and AI technology for fusion energy
- Pulsed power machines
- Additive manufacturing for pressure amplifiers
- X-ray generation and diagnostics
Use Cases
Validate fusion target designs on the Z Machine at Sandia National Laboratories; Achieve first X-rays on Machine 3 at UK’s largest pulsed power facility; Set world record for pressure on two-stage gas gun; Scale up pressure amplifier production using 3D printing; Publish plausible path to high gain fusion energy
Other Considerations
Validated target designs on Z Machine at Sandia National Laboratories; Achieved first X-rays on Machine 3; Set world record for pressure on two-stage gas gun; Welcomes UK’s £2.5 billion fusion funding commitment; Published plausible path to high gain fusion energy
