ICF

American

Physics. inertial confinement fusion: an experimental method for producing controlled thermonuclear energy by focusing laser beams onto a pellet containing deuterium and tritium.

ICF British

abbreviation

intermediate care facility

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Another is creating new techniques capable of capturing the extremely fast events that occur during ICF experiments.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

China is rapidly expanding its ICF systems, with three under construction and two others in late-stage planning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

U.S. power demand in 2030 is set to be 25% higher than in 2023 largely due to data centers, according to consulting firm ICF.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

Electricity demand is projected to grow 25% by 2030, according to consulting firm ICF International.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 8, 2025

ICF officials quickly conferred with Chester Fox, owner of the film and television rights, who agreed to remove the camera.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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