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The energy gain of laser-compressed pellets is calculated. The model used is that of a uniformly compressed pellet of DT ignited by a small, hot central "spark". Curves are presented showing the relation between energy gain and inertial confinement. Simple formulas are given that describe the least laser-pulse energy required to achieve a desired energy gain.
Ray E. Kidder (1976) studied this question.