OMEGA

The main purpose of OMEGA is to advance high energy density science and conduct research on the interaction of a laser with a substance of ultrahigh intensity.

Operator: University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics
Type: Laser facility
Approach: Laser ICF, direct drive
Country: US
Status: Operating
Built: 1995
Ownership: public

Results

0.03 Target gain (Q_target) claimed

measured 2022-04-14 · shot 103952 · Total fusion energy yield of the implosion ÷ Laser energy delivered to the target, including hohlraum losses · high confidence

Continuing progress toward fusion energy breakeven and gain as measured against the Lawson criteria independent