Shock mechanisms by ultrahigh laser accelerated plasma blocks in solid density targets for fusion

► Nuclear fusion of solid state deuterium-tritium. ► Plasma blocks driven by nonlinear (ponderomotive) forces ignite solid fuel. ► Study the shock mechanism of the generated fusion flame. ► A new numerical approach is reported where genuine two-fluid hydrodynamics is used. ► Study of the built-up of the shock process.