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GAS DISCHARGE APPARATUS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4149245
A gas discharge apparatus is described for research in the production of controlled thermonuclear reactions. The apparatus comprises a metal torus with two circumferential insulating gaps and a liner for shielding the gaps from the discharge, and means for establishing a ring discharge within the torus. The liner is electrically continuous around its large circumference and has a resistance around the same circumference which is large compared with the discharge resistance. The liner preferably consists of corrugated stainless steel. The cooling arrangements of the torus are described. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-003028
Assignee:
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Patent Number(s):
US 3109801
OSTI ID:
4149245
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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