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PLASMA DEVICE

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4015580
A device is described for establishing and maintaining a high-energy, rotational plasma for use as a fast discharge capacitor. A disc-shaped, current- conducting plasma is formed in an axinl magnetic field and a crossed electric field, thereby creating rotational kinetic enengy in the plasma. Such energy stored in the rotation of the plasma disc is substantial and is convertible tc electrical energy by generator action in an output line electrically coupled to the plasma volume. Means are then provided for discharging the electrical energy into an external circuit coupled to the output line to produce a very large pulse having an extremely rapid rise time in the waveform thereof. (AE C)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-025556
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2997641
OSTI ID:
4015580
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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