# Sun Energy Simulation The World's Largest Laser Will Be Ready to Ignite in 2010 By TopDog | Published 2009-04-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-induced-fusion References: [cracktwo](http://www.cracktwo.com/2009/04/worlds-most-powerful-laser-prepares-to-mimic-nuclear-reactions-at-centre-of-the-sun/) The world's largest laser canon, which is composed of 192 giant laser beams, and can simulate the energy of the sun's core, is ready for action. Scientists at the [National Ignition Facility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doudna-supercomputer) in California spent $3.5 billion US in an effort to produce a [clean form of energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-energy-technology) via the fusion of atoms instead of splitting them. Plans to aim the laser canon at a tiny hydrogen pellet will be the largest experiment of this magnitude and is scheduled for 2010. **Implications** - The world's largest laser will definitely be used for an array experiments, the main purpose has to do with nuclear weapons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Clean Energy Fusion:** The development of the world's largest laser for simulating the sun's energy core presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the clean energy industry. - **Advanced Laser Technology:** The use of 192 giant laser beams in the world's largest laser canon opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in laser technology applications. - **Nuclear Weapon Experimentation:** The planned experiment of aiming the laser canon at a hydrogen pellet for nuclear weapon research highlights potential opportunities for disruptive innovation in the defense industry. ### Where This Applies - **Clean Energy:** The clean energy industry can leverage the development of the world's largest laser to advance fusion-based energy production. - **Laser Technology:** This advanced laser technology has the potential to revolutionize multiple industries, including manufacturing, medical, and research. - **Defense:** The defense industry can explore the disruptive applications of the world's largest laser canon for nuclear weapon experimentation and defense systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Long-Range Laser Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumitwin-dl700.md) - [Tiny Animated Laser Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laserabc-laser-show-projector.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Ultra-Bright Laser Theater Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-cinema-projector.md) - [Precision 48-Laser Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangbei-s7-ultra-max.md) - [Laser Technology Smoking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-technology-smoking-device.md) - [High-Powered Portable Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highpowered-portable-flashlights.md) - [Solar-Lined Energy Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1.md) - [Energy-Efficient 4K Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energyefficient-4k-projector.md)