Mainstream Fusion

Virtual Cathode

Negative electric potential formed purely electrons avoiding collisions associated energy losses magnetic electrostatic fusion device

Scientists / Papers

Robert Bussard

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Bousard Interstellar Ramjet

Interstellar propulsion concept collecting hydrogen electromagnetic scoop hydrogen fusion drive vehicle efficiently faster went collecting hydrogen allowing travel percentage speed light

Bussard Interstellar Ramjet

Interstellar propulsion concept collecting hydrogen electromagnetic scoop hydrogen fusion drive vehicle efficiently faster went collecting hydrogen allowing travel percentage speed light

Plasma Sheath Drag Elimination

Laser shot in front pre ionize air creating plasma bubble eliminating drag issue

Polywell Fusion Device

Combining electrostatic magnetic confinement magnetic cusp fields magnetic mirror virtual cathode high beta effect

Spherical Electric Field 1 Over R Squared Convergence

Spherical electric field 1 over r squared convergence particles focus toward center fusion power density squared cross section velocity volume N squared sigma V

Tokamak Criticism

Large budget preserving project rather power producing struggle confine neutral plasmas crippling losses scaling amplified cost complexity

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