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Title: CONTROLLED NUCLEAR FUSION REACTOR

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4816162

A plasma generating and heating device is described which comprises a ceramic torus with exterior layers of a thick metal membrane and a metallic coil. In operation, the coil generates a B/sub z/ field prior to the formation of an enclosing plasma sheath. Diffusion of the trapped magnetic field outward through the plasma sheath causes enhanced heating, particularly after the sheath has been pinched. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-004942
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3016342
OSTI ID:
4816162
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-62
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English