The Fusion Technology That Was Shut Down

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Summary

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 particles corksrewing helically around field lines. Aston Forbes views this as the technology behind the plasma orbs visible in the MH370 recordings citing controlled magnetic cusps and helical particle escape patterns. The video presents that companies including Tri Alpha Energy and Helion have maintained operations for decades due to their understanding of effective fusion methods. A key event highlighted is the 1980s Department of Energy funding down-selection under the Reagan administration which terminated research on magnetic mirror machines and field reverse configuration projects.

Key Claims (6)

Speculative

Magnetic mirror technology underpins the MH370 orb plasma formations.

Evidence: Aston Forbes compares observed helical emission patterns from orbs to magnetic mirror particle dynamics including controlled cusps and variable opening widths. Reviewed videos show matching visual behaviors like linear jets and controlled release.

Strong

Charles Chase developed related technology at Lockheed Martin approximately 10 years ago.

Evidence: Aston Forbes refers to Chase's prior work developing fusion concepts at Lockheed Martin reportedly without immediate public dissemination.

Speculative

Maintained investment in companies such as Tri Alpha Energy and Helion indicates effective fusion knowledge.

Evidence: The speaker notes sustained funding and multi-decade operational histories of these companies positing that investors are supporting viable technology approaches.

Definitive

The 1980s Department of Energy terminated magnetic mirror and field-reverse configuration research due to a down-selection decision.

Evidence: Video describes the closure of large projects including MFTF following a funding decision during Reagan's administration which also affected related fusion approaches.

Strong

Professional scientists viewed the down-selection as premature.

Evidence: Interviewed researchers present critique that technical consolidation was not warranted at that stage given the comparative investment and project maturity levels.

Definitive

Hungarian researchers like Pons and Fleischmann later claimed anomalous heating triggering different response outcomes.

Evidence: Recall of Pons and Fleischmann claims circa 1989 and government actions evolving over subsequent years.