First light fusion’s amplifier scheme for IFE: an overview of our capabilities and facilities
About
First Light Fusion has been advancing Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) for over a decade, developing world-class capabilities and facilities. These advancements have enabled the creation of amplifiers and targets relevant not only for fusion but also for High Energy Density Physics (HEDP) applications.
This talk will provide an overview of these capabilities and facilities, with a particular focus on our Pulsed Power machines and their control systems.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
25 Mar 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Organiser
- Nuclear TN
Speakers
Tinesimba Zata BEng MSc MIET
Control and Safety Lead - First Light Fusion Limited
With a career spanning over 16 years in distributed control systems, Tine studied Electronics and Software Engineering and earned a master’s degree in Human-Centered Systems, both from the University of Birmingham in the UK.
In 2016, he joined the Central Laser Facility (CLF), the UK’s national high-power laser facility, where he led the Software Controls Group. Over several years, he was responsible for developing and maintaining the CLF’s laser control systems.
Since January 2024, Tine has been with First Light Fusion (FLF), overseeing the design, support, and maintenance of advanced control and safety systems for the company’s cutting-edge fusion technologies.