glossary:charles-chase

CONCEPT dossier

Charles Chase

Glossary term: Charles Chase

CONCEPT Key Figures

01 Executive_Summary

A Lockheed Martin Skunk Works engineer who publicly revealed the Compact Fusion Reactor concept in 2014.

02 Definition

A Lockheed Martin Skunk Works engineer who publicly revealed the Compact Fusion Reactor concept in 2014.

Related terms: Skunk Works Compact Fusion Reactor

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

A Lockheed Martin Skunk Works engineer who publicly revealed the Compact Fusion Reactor concept in 2014.

Role: Glossary term: Charles Chase

Entity Type: Concept — Charles Chase is a technical concept or theoretical framework.

Technical Definition

A Lockheed Martin Skunk Works engineer who publicly revealed the Compact Fusion Reactor concept in 2014.

Related Concepts: Skunk Works, Compact Fusion Reactor

05b Related_Topics (1)

Compact Fusion Reactor

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07 Key_Findings

▸ Role: Glossary term: Charles Chase
▸ Entity Type: Concept — Charles Chase is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
▸ Related Concepts: Skunk Works, Compact Fusion Reactor

09 Timeline_Mentions (10)

2010

Lockheed Skunk Works CFR program begins internally

Tom McGuire and Charles Chase begin CFR development at Skunk Works. FRC-based high-beta concept.

defense-programs

2013

McGuire files first CFR patent applications

Multiple provisional patents filed. McGuire is sole inventor on all CFR confinement patents.

evidence-archive

2013

CFR Soft Disclosure

Charles Chase of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works provides a 'soft disclosure' of the Compact Fusion Reactor program during a 'Solve for X' presentation.

historical-context

2013

Charles Chase 'Solve for X' Presentation

Charles Chase, manager of Revolutionary Technology Programs at Skunk Works, provides a 'soft disclosure' of compact fusion at a Google event.

historical-context

2013

Chase Discloses Compact Fusion Concept

Lockheed Martin manager Charles Chase presents a conceptual compact fusion reactor at a Google 'Solve for X' conference.

historical-context

2014

Charles Chase reveals Skunk Works CFR

Public reveal of the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Compact Fusion Reactor concept.

defense-programs

2016

Matterwave Beam Patent Granted

Charles Chase is granted US Patent 9,502,202 for generating coherent matterwave beams using magnetic vector potential.

fusion-physics

2018

Charles Chase retires from Lockheed Skunk Works

Chase departs as Senior Tech Fellow. Founds UnLAB for quantum vacuum propulsion. CFR cancelled within 2 years.

key-figures

2019

Unlab Inc. Granted Tax-Exempt Status

Charles Chase's non-profit entity, Unlab Inc., is granted 501(c)(3) status in Savannah, Georgia.

historical-context

2023

UnLAB LLC Founded

Charles Chase establishes UnLAB LLC as a for-profit R&D entity to receive government contracts for advanced propulsion.

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10 FAQ

What is Charles Chase? ▾

A Lockheed Martin Skunk Works engineer who publicly revealed the Compact Fusion Reactor concept in 2014.

What role does Charles Chase play in the research network? ▾

Charles Chase is classified under the "Key Figures" category, serving as Glossary term: Charles Chase. A Lockheed Martin Skunk Works engineer who publicly revealed the Compact Fusion Reactor concept in 2014.

What evidence supports the Charles Chase assessment? ▾

The intelligence assessment for Charles Chase is supported by 3 primary sources. Key sources include "Lockheed Martin Pursuing Compact Nuclear Fusion Reactor Concept (Oct 15, 2014)", "Lockheed Martin Compact Fusion Reactor - Wikipedia", and "Charles Chase on energy for everyone (Google Solve for X / YouTube)". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.

What is the technical definition of Charles Chase? ▾

A Lockheed Martin Skunk Works engineer who publicly revealed the Compact Fusion Reactor concept in 2014. Related Concepts: Skunk Works, Compact Fusion Reactor

What is the physics behind Charles Chase? ▾

A Lockheed Martin Skunk Works engineer who publicly revealed the Compact Fusion Reactor concept in 2014. Role: Glossary term: Charles Chase Entity Type: Concept — Charles Chase is a technical concept or theoretical framework.

What external sources document Charles Chase? ▾

Charles Chase is documented by 3 external sources, including 1 press release, 1 encyclopedia, and 1 video. Notable references include "Lockheed Martin Pursuing Compact Nuclear Fusion Reactor Concept (Oct 15, 2014)", "Lockheed Martin Compact Fusion Reactor - Wikipedia", and "Charles Chase on energy for everyone (Google Solve for X / YouTube)".

How was information about Charles Chase collected? ▾

Information about Charles Chase was collected through open-source intelligence (OSINT) methods, analyzing 3 declassified documents and cross-referencing findings across the research network.

What is the current status of Charles Chase? ▾

A Lockheed Martin Skunk Works engineer who publicly revealed the Compact Fusion Reactor concept in 2014.

How does Charles Chase relate to compact fusion research? ▾

Overview A Lockheed Martin Skunk Works engineer who publicly revealed the Compact Fusion Reactor concept in 2014. Role: Glossary term: Charles Chase Entity Type: Concept — Charles Chase is a technical concept or theoretical framework. Technical Definition A Lockheed Martin Skunk Works engineer...

What documents should I read to learn more about Charles Chase? ▾

To learn more about Charles Chase, review the 3 primary sources, and related research finding linked in the source documents section of this dossier.