The basics of the laser driven inertial fusion are explained. The meaning of scaling laws governing both the direct and indirect drive is illustrated in the context of the world largest laser projects NIF (USA) and LMJ (France) aiming at igniting thermonuclear targets. Demands on power station grade laser drivers are given in the light of arrival of YAG nanoceramics as a future laser material for high power, high repetition rate pulsed laser system. Tentative predictions are made for the future of major EU laser projects HiPER and ELI., Karel Rohlena., and Obsahuje bibliografii