Flux Compression Generator

Glossary term: Flux Compression Generator

CONCEPT Propulsion

01 Executive_Summary

A device that compresses magnetic flux (and thus amplifies current/voltage) using explosives. NumerEx modeled explosive flux-compression generators with the MACH2 code for LANL.

02 Definition

A device that compresses magnetic flux (and thus amplifies current/voltage) using explosives. NumerEx modeled explosive flux-compression generators with the MACH2 code for LANL.

Related terms: Pulsed Power NumerEx MACH2

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

A device that compresses magnetic flux (and thus amplifies current/voltage) using explosives. NumerEx modeled explosive flux-compression generators with the MACH2 code for LANL.

Role: Glossary term: Flux Compression Generator

Entity Type: Concept — Flux Compression Generator is a technical concept or theoretical framework.

Technical Definition

A device that compresses magnetic flux (and thus amplifies current/voltage) using explosives. NumerEx modeled explosive flux-compression generators with the MACH2 code for LANL.

Related Concepts: Pulsed Power, NumerEx, MACH2

05b Related_Topics (1)

Plasma Propulsion

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07 Key_Findings

▸ Role: Glossary term: Flux Compression Generator
▸ Entity Type: Concept — Flux Compression Generator is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
▸ Related Concepts: Pulsed Power, NumerEx, MACH2

09 Timeline_Mentions (3)

1992

Joint US-Russian MAGO MTF collaboration begins

LANL and VNIIEF begin joint magnetized target fusion experiments using explosive pulsed power.

international-programs

1993

MACH2 Explosive Model Developed

John J. Watrous and Michael H. Frese of NumerEx develop a dynamic explosive model for the MACH2 code to simulate explosive magnetic flux compression generators for LANL.

fusion-physics

2019

Army MFC Generator Presentation

Dr. George Vunni of the US Army Research Laboratory presents on compact explosively-driven magnetic flux compression generators.

defense-programs

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10 FAQ

What is Flux Compression Generator? ▾

A device that compresses magnetic flux (and thus amplifies current/voltage) using explosives. NumerEx modeled explosive flux-compression generators with the MACH2 code for LANL.

What role does Flux Compression Generator play in the research network? ▾

Flux Compression Generator is classified under the "Propulsion" category, serving as Glossary term: Flux Compression Generator. A device that compresses magnetic flux (and thus amplifies current/voltage) using explosives. NumerEx modeled explosive flux-compression generators with the MACH2 code for LANL.

What evidence supports the Flux Compression Generator assessment? ▾

The intelligence assessment for Flux Compression Generator is supported by 3 primary sources. Key sources include "A dynamic explosive model for MACH2 with applications to magnetic flux compression generators", "Application of MACH2 to explosive magnetic flux compression generators: Improvements in detonation modeling", and "MACH2: a two-dimensional magnetohydrodynamic simulation code for complex experimental configurations". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.

What is the technical definition of Flux Compression Generator? ▾

What is the physics behind Flux Compression Generator? ▾

A device that compresses magnetic flux (and thus amplifies current/voltage) using explosives. NumerEx modeled explosive flux-compression generators with the MACH2 code for LANL. Role: Glossary term: Flux Compression Generator Entity Type: Concept — Flux Compression Generator is a technical concept or theoretical framework.

What external sources document Flux Compression Generator? ▾

Flux Compression Generator is documented by 3 external sources, including 3 Technical Report. Notable references include "A dynamic explosive model for MACH2 with applications to magnetic flux compression generators", "Application of MACH2 to explosive magnetic flux compression generators: Improvements in detonation modeling", and "MACH2: a two-dimensional magnetohydrodynamic simulation code for complex experimental configurations".

How was information about Flux Compression Generator collected? ▾

Information about Flux Compression Generator 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 Flux Compression Generator? ▾

A device that compresses magnetic flux (and thus amplifies current/voltage) using explosives. NumerEx modeled explosive flux-compression generators with the MACH2 code for LANL.

How does Flux Compression Generator relate to compact fusion research? ▾

Overview A device that compresses magnetic flux (and thus amplifies current/voltage) using explosives. NumerEx modeled explosive flux-compression generators with the MACH2 code for LANL. Role: Glossary term: Flux Compression Generator Entity Type: Concept — Flux Compression Generator is a...

What documents should I read to learn more about Flux Compression Generator? ▾

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