magnetic cusp
7 theories and 2 videos tagged with this topic.
Theories (7)
Bussard Interstellar Ramjet
Interstellar propulsion concept collecting hydrogen electromagnetic scoop hydrogen fusion drive vehicle efficiently faster went collecting hydrogen allowing travel percentage speed light
Funding Downselect Impact on Public Research Paths
Posits that 1980s Department of Energy budgeting choices shifted research focus away from non-tokamak fusion approaches with consequences for funding distribution.
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
Targeted Investment in Successful Technology Concepts
Suggests that private and government investors direct resource allocation towards technologies with proven operational characteristics.
Tokamak Criticism
Large budget preserving project rather power producing struggle confine neutral plasmas crippling losses scaling amplified cost complexity
Tran Medium Fusion Drone
Bussard ramjet works on Earth trans medium hydrogen abundant atmosphere water plasma powered MH370 orbs
Videos (2)
The Fusion Technology That Was Shut Down
This video features a fusion master class by Dr. Matt Moyahan explaining magnetic mirror reactor technology. It details how magnetic field gradients cause charged particle reflection through the mirror effect with...
How the Ramjet Became a Trans-Medium Fusion Drone
Analysis Robert Bussard Interstellar Ramjet evolution trans medium fusion drone. Bussard1960 concept collecting interstellar hydrogen electromagnetic scoop hydrogen fusion drive vehicle efficiently faster went...