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NUCLEAR FUSION REACTOR

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4069198

An apparatus is described for heating a gas to thermonuclear reaction temperatures by compression. The apparatus comprises a toroidal tube of quartz or some other material of low electric conductivity enclosed in a copper envelope. Means are provided for a build-up of current in the theta direction of rate>10/ sup 11/ amp/sec cm and to induce another current in the Z direction before or after the theta current is produced. Using this apparatus, temperatures of >3 x 10/sup 4/ deg C were achieved in an air discharge. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-012405
OSTI ID:
4069198
Report Number(s):
GB 861185
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English