Papers in this issue cover theoretical, computational, and experimental research on all aspects of Fast Ignition; the next generation of facilities that will provide critical data; and the associated science and technology of high-energy, short-pulse lasers, heavy ions, target fabrication, and diagnostics. For completeness and as a motivation for research, fusion power plants based on fast ignition targets are also included.

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