Fast ignition of ICF targets: an overview

First, the fast ignition of compressed fusion fuel is discussed in terms of the isochoric ignition model and two-dimensional simulations. Non-spherical configurations and deuterium fuel ignited from a deuterium-tritium seed are also investigated. Experiments and simulations for laser fast ignition are also presented, in particular relativistic self-focusing, hole boring, the generation of electron beams as well as filamented electron transport and collective stopping. Finally, recent experimental and numerical work on cone-guided fast ignition and fast ignition by laser-generated proton beams is reviewed.