Exploring a unique vision for heavy ion fusion

A quest for more efficient beam-to-fuel energy coupling via polar direct drive (30% overall), to enable: (1) Self-T-breeding, self-neutron-energy-absorbing, large πr, T-Lean targets (at) < 4 MJ driver energies; (2) Efficient fusion energy coupling into plasma for direct MHD conversion with moderate yields < 1 GJ; (3) Balance-of-plant costs 10X lower than steam cycle (e.g., < 80 $/kWe instead of 800 $/kWe); (4) CoE low enough (<3 cts/kWehr) for affordable water and H2 fuel for 10 B people on a hot planet; and (5) Enough fissile fuel production for 38 LWR's per GWfusion if uranium gets too expensive meantime