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by gameshot911 4642 days ago
>The big problem with ICF is hydrodynamic stability. It is like trying to squeeze a water balloon with your fingers. If you don't squeeze it perfectly symmetrically, it will squirt through your fingers and pop rather than getting compressed by a factor of 20.

Well said.

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You get the same problem with laser ignition, funnily enough.
I agree with your general philosophy towards ICF.