The nuclear dynamo; Can a nuclear tornado annihilate nations

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1991 · Fusion Technology; (United States)

OSTI ID:5354266

McNally, Jr, J R

This paper reports on the development of the hypothesis of a nuclear dynamo for a controlled nuclear fusion reactor. This dynamo hypothesis suggests properties for a nuclear tornado that could annihilate nations if accidentally triggered by a single high yield to weight nuclear weapon detonation. The formerly classified reports on ignition of the atmosphere, the properties of a nuclear dynamo, methods to achieve a nuclear dynamo in the laboratory, and the analogy of a nuclear dynamo to a nuclear tornado are discussed. An unclassified international study of this question is urged.

• OSTI ID: 5354266
• Journal Information: Fusion Technology; (United States), Vol. 19:1; ISSN 0748-1896
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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