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Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory discovered that inertial fusion energy implosions can withstand significant low‑mode asymmetries before performance drops sharply. The study, led by physicist Timothy Johnson, shows that the hottest point in the implosion aligns with the densest fuel, indicating direct ignition of a dense fuel jet driven by asymmetry. Findings are detailed in a paper titled “Robustness of inertial fusion energy relevant implosions to low‑mode asymmetries,” published in *Physics of Plasmas* and chosen for the journal’s cover. The results could guide the design of fuel targets for future fusion power plants.

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