Coherent Joins LLNL’s STARFIRE Diode Technology Working Group to Advance Inertial Fusion Energy
Coherent Corp. (NYSE:COHR), a leader in photonics, has joined the Diode Technology Working Group within the STARFIRE Hub, an initiative led by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). The collaboration aims to advance the development of inertial fusion energy (IFE) technology.
The STARFIRE project, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Fusion Energy Sciences, focuses on establishing technical foundations for commercial fusion systems. Beck Mason, Executive Vice President of Semiconductor Devices at Coherent, emphasized the company's commitment to helping define the future of diode technology for inertial fusion.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE:COHR), azienda leader nella fotonica, è entrata a far parte del Diode Technology Working Group all'interno del STARFIRE Hub, iniziativa guidata dal Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). La collaborazione mira a promuovere lo sviluppo della tecnologia per l'energia di fusione inerziale (IFE).
Il progetto STARFIRE, sostenuto dalla Divisione Fusion Energy Sciences del Dipartimento dell'Energia degli Stati Uniti, è focalizzato sul definire le basi tecniche per sistemi di fusione commerciali. Beck Mason, Vicepresidente Esecutivo dei Semiconductor Devices in Coherent, ha sottolineato l'impegno dell'azienda nel contribuire a definire il futuro della tecnologia dei diodi per la fusione inerziale.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE:COHR), líder en fotónica, se ha unido al Diode Technology Working Group dentro del STARFIRE Hub, una iniciativa dirigida por el Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). La colaboración busca impulsar el desarrollo de la tecnología de energía por fusión inercial (IFE).
El proyecto STARFIRE, respaldado por la Fusion Energy Sciences del Departamento de Energía de EE. UU., se centra en establecer las bases técnicas para sistemas de fusión comerciales. Beck Mason, vicepresidente ejecutivo de Semiconductor Devices en Coherent, destacó el compromiso de la compañía para ayudar a definir el futuro de la tecnología de diodos para la fusión inercial.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE:COHR), 광전자 기술의 선두 기업이, 로렌스리버모어국립연구소(LLNL)가 주도하는 STARFIRE Hub의 다이오드 기술 워킹그룹에 참여했습니다. 이번 협업은 관성융합에너지(IFE) 기술의 발전을 촉진하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
미 에너지부의 Fusion Energy Sciences가 지원하는 STARFIRE 프로젝트는 상업용 융합 시스템을 위한 기술적 기반을 마련하는 데 초점을 맞추고 있습니다. Coherent의 반도체 디바이스 총괄 부사장 Beck Mason은 관성융합을 위한 다이오드 기술의 미래 규정에 기여하겠다는 회사의 의지를 강조했습니다.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE:COHR), leader en photonique, a rejoint le Diode Technology Working Group au sein du STARFIRE Hub, une initiative menée par le Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Cette collaboration vise à faire progresser le développement de la technologie de l'énergie par fusion inertielle (IFE).
Le projet STARFIRE, soutenu par la Fusion Energy Sciences du Département de l'Énergie des États-Unis, se concentre sur l'établissement des bases techniques pour des systèmes de fusion commerciaux. Beck Mason, vice-président exécutif des Semiconductor Devices chez Coherent, a souligné l'engagement de la société à contribuer à définir l'avenir de la technologie des diodes pour la fusion inertielle.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE:COHR), ein führendes Unternehmen im Bereich Photonik, ist der Diode Technology Working Group im STARFIRE Hub beigetreten, einer Initiative des Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Die Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, die Entwicklung der Inertial-Fusionsenergie (IFE)-Technologie voranzutreiben.
Das STARFIRE-Projekt, unterstützt von der Fusion Energy Sciences des US-Energieministeriums, konzentriert sich auf die Schaffung technischer Grundlagen für kommerzielle Fusionssysteme. Beck Mason, Executive Vice President für Semiconductor Devices bei Coherent, betonte das Engagement des Unternehmens, an der Definition der zukünftigen Diodentechnologie für die Inertialfusion mitzuwirken.
- Strategic partnership with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in fusion energy development
- Access to government-supported STARFIRE project resources and expertise
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SAXONBURG, Pa., Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics, announced today its membership in the Diode Technology Working Group within the STARFIRE Hub, a collaborative initiative led by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to accelerate the development of inertial fusion energy (IFE).
This collaboration reflects Coherent’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of photonics to address the world’s most complex energy challenges. By working alongside other leading institutions and industry partners, we look forward to shaping the future of high-power diode technology and supporting the development of sustainable, scalable fusion energy solutions.
“Joining the STARFIRE Diode Technology Working Group is an exciting opportunity for Coherent to help define the future of diode technology for inertial fusion. We’re proud to lend our expertise to this transformative effort and to collaborate with other leaders advancing the frontier of clean, limitless energy.” Beck Mason, Executive Vice President, Semiconductor Devices at Coherent Corp.
The STARFIRE project is supported by the US. Department of Energy, Fusion Energy Sciences, and serves as a key driver in establishing the technical foundation for future commercial fusion systems.
For more information on STARFIRE Hub, visit: STARFIRE Hub | Inertial Fusion Energy
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