Toward an Inertial Fusion Energy Future

The achievement of fusion ignition on the National Ignition Facility in December 2022 demonstrated more energy generated out of the plasma than was delivered by the lasers, thus establishing the basic scientific feasibility of harnessing fusion in the laboratory as an energy source. Fusion energy may be the ultimate clean and nearly limitless energy source, offering energy and climate security. In this talk, we will discuss recent developments in the field, as well as the many challenges and opportunities in the road ahead to realizing Inertial Fusion Energy.