Preface to Special Issues on Progress of Fast Ignition in Laser Fusion −Towards Realization of Ignition and Burning−

Abstract

Recent progresses of laser inertial conferment fusion activities in Japan are reported in the following special issues. We review the Japanese laser fusion activities including an introduction of laser fusion experiments facilities in Institute of Laser Engineering, Osaka University and Hamamatsu alliance (Hamamatsu Photonics K. K., and the Graduate School for the Creation of New Photonics Industries), and proposed researches from laser fusion strategy committee.