Futuristic laser energy research group launched
The UK is to take a co-ordinating role in a new project that was launched this week that will promote the use of lasers with nuclear fusion as a future energy source, writes Rachel Johnson.
Funded by the European Commission and the UK, French and Czech governments,
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The partners,
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If this is successful, HiPER will help develop the technology into a commercially viable energy source,
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The technology involves compressing hydrogen particles together using powerful lasers, which causes a release of energy that is enough, say the project leaders, to power a 1GW plant.
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According to Professor Mike Dunne of the STFC, the energy capacity of the entire world's oil reserves can be contained in one cubic kilometre of sea water, while that of a large oil super tanker can be contained in a small glass of water.
Furthermore, Europe houses some of the world's most powerful lasers, which Professor Dunne says makes it an essential energy technology to develop in this region.
"Europe is true world leader in this field. For many years it has had the highest powered and highest intensity lasers in the world. What we're doing here is capitalising on that expertise and turning it to one of society's greatest problems," he explained.
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