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METHOD AND MEANS TO GENERATE CONTROLLABLE THERMONUCLEAR REACTIONS IN INDUSTRIAL SCALE AND UTILIZATION OF THE RELEASED ENERGY

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4818371
An Astron-type thermonuclear reactor is designed in which a layer of relativistic electrons rotating in a magnetic field is used to effect ionization, heating, confinement, and utilization of a plasma. The reactor comprises an elongated cylindrical vessel, solenoid means for producing an axial magnetic field with a central region of uniform intensity and end regions of increased intensity within the vessel, means for injecting high-energy electrons tangentially into the field, and means for introducing thermonuclear fuel into the field. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-008285
OSTI ID:
4818371
Report Number(s):
GB 886404
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English