Slashing CO2Fusion from frickin’ laser beams.
Big Picture
Fusion energy comes in two primary flavors: magnetic fusion energy (MFE) and inertial fusion energy (IFE). While MFE relies on insanely powerful magnets to confine plasma fuel, IFE relies on insanely powerful laser beams to compress fuel such that atoms fuse together and release energy. The challenge has always been developing lasers powerful enough to achieve commercializable fusion.
How it Works
Xcimer leverages decades of advances in IFE and excimer gas lasers (used in LASIK eye operations) to create scalable, laser-driven fusion power systems. Compared to the laser at the DOE’s National Ignition Facility that achieved net energy gain (more energy released than consumed) in December 2022, Xcimer’s gas laser architecture is at least 60x lower cost per unit energy and 10x higher energy output.
Unfair Advantage
Xcimer’s unique chamber design allows for a 40+ year facility lifetime without the need for totally new materials – unlike other fusion approaches – and the simple laser architecture unlocks limited engineering requirements. The Xcimer team has all the top IFE and laser engineering talent knocking on their doorstep, setting them up well to demonstrate their unique system in just a few years.
60
Times lower
cost per unit of energy than leading lasers
CONNER GALLOWAY CEO & CO-FOUNDER
Conner was Chief Scientist for 12 years at Innoven Energy, an IFE company that develops state-of-the-art laser technology.
ALEXANDER VALYS CTO & CO-FOUNDER
Alexander has over 15 years of experience leading teams in highly technical fields ranging from nuclear energy to ML to medical devices.
DOE Announces $42 Million for Inertial Fusion Energy Hubs
U.S. Department of Energy
Burning plasma achieved in inertial fusion
Nature
U.S. Project Reaches Major Milestone toward Practical Fusion Power
Scientific American