glossary:frx-abc
CONCEPT dossier
FRX-A/B/C
Glossary term: FRX-A/B/C
CONCEPT Programs
01 Executive_Summary
The pioneering LANL Field-Reversed Configuration experiments (1978-1988) led by W.T. Armstrong, R.K. Linford, and M. Tuszewski. FRX-A/B/C established the fundamental principles of FRC creation via reversed-field theta-pinch.
02 Definition
The pioneering LANL Field-Reversed Configuration experiments (1978-1988) led by W.T. Armstrong, R.K. Linford, and M. Tuszewski. FRX-A/B/C established the fundamental principles of FRC creation via reversed-field theta-pinch.
03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence
Overview
The pioneering LANL Field-Reversed Configuration experiments (1978-1988) led by W.T. Armstrong, R.K. Linford, and M. Tuszewski. FRX-A/B/C established the fundamental principles of FRC creation via reversed-field theta-pinch.
Role: Glossary term: FRX-A/B/C
Entity Type: Concept — FRX-A/B/C is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
Technical Definition
The pioneering LANL Field-Reversed Configuration experiments (1978-1988) led by W.T. Armstrong, R.K. Linford, and M. Tuszewski. FRX-A/B/C established the fundamental principles of FRC creation via reversed-field theta-pinch.
Related Concepts: FRC, LANL, Theta Pinch, Tuszewski
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07 Key_Findings
- ▸ Entity Type: Concept — FRX-A/B/C is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
- ▸ Related Concepts: FRC, LANL, Theta Pinch, Tuszewski
09 Timeline_Mentions (2)
1960
Christofilos Astron experiment at LLNL
The Astron experiment established the field-reversed configuration geometry that prefigured modern FRC research.
historical-context 2000
FRX-L experiment begins at LANL
FRX-L theta-pinch FRC experiment for magnetized target fusion.
fusion-research10 FAQ
What is FRX-A/B/C? ▾
The pioneering LANL Field-Reversed Configuration experiments (1978-1988) led by W.T. Armstrong, R.K. Linford, and M. Tuszewski. FRX-A/B/C established the fundamental principles of FRC creation via reversed-field theta-pinch.
What role does FRX-A/B/C play in the research network? ▾
FRX-A/B/C is classified under the "Programs" category, serving as Glossary term: FRX-A/B/C. The pioneering LANL Field-Reversed Configuration experiments (1978-1988) led by W.T. Armstrong, R.K. Linford, and M. Tuszewski. FRX-A/B/C established the fundamental principles of FRC creation via...
What evidence supports the FRX-A/B/C assessment? ▾
The intelligence assessment for FRX-A/B/C is supported by 4 primary sources. Key sources include "Review of the Los Alamos FRX-C experiment - OSTI.GOV", "Initial operation of FRX-C - OSTI.GOV", and "FRC studies on FRX-B - OSTI.GOV". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.
What is the technical definition of FRX-A/B/C? ▾
The pioneering LANL Field-Reversed Configuration experiments (1978-1988) led by W.T. Armstrong, R.K. Linford, and M. Tuszewski. FRX-A/B/C established the fundamental principles of FRC creation via reversed-field theta-pinch. Related Concepts: FRC, LANL, Theta Pinch, Tuszewski
What is the physics behind FRX-A/B/C? ▾
The pioneering LANL Field-Reversed Configuration experiments (1978-1988) led by W.T. Armstrong, R.K. Linford, and M. Tuszewski. FRX-A/B/C established the fundamental principles of FRC creation via reversed-field theta-pinch. Role: Glossary term: FRX-A/B/C Entity Type: Concept — FRX-A/B/C is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
What external sources document FRX-A/B/C? ▾
FRX-A/B/C is documented by 4 external sources, including 1 Journal Article (OSTI), 2 Conference Paper (OSTI), and 1 Journal Article (Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion). Notable references include "Review of the Los Alamos FRX-C experiment - OSTI.GOV", "Initial operation of FRX-C - OSTI.GOV", and "FRC studies on FRX-B - OSTI.GOV".
What is the historical timeline for FRX-A/B/C? ▾
FRX-A/B/C is referenced across documents spanning 1978–1988, with activity noted in 1978 and 1988. This temporal range is derived from the primary source documents in the research archive.
What is the current status of FRX-A/B/C? ▾
The pioneering LANL Field-Reversed Configuration experiments (1978-1988) led by W.T. Armstrong, R.K. Linford, and M. Tuszewski. FRX-A/B/C established the fundamental principles of FRC creation via reversed-field theta-pinch.
How does FRX-A/B/C relate to compact fusion research? ▾
Overview The pioneering LANL Field-Reversed Configuration experiments (1978-1988) led by W.T. Armstrong, R.K. Linford, and M. Tuszewski. FRX-A/B/C established the fundamental principles of FRC creation via reversed-field theta-pinch. Role: Glossary term: FRX-A/B/C Entity Type: Concept —...
What documents should I read to learn more about FRX-A/B/C? ▾
To learn more about FRX-A/B/C, review the 4 primary sources, and related research finding linked in the source documents section of this dossier.
External_References 5 REFS
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Glossary_Sources
Verified_Primary_Sources 4 SOURCES
primary osti.gov Journal Article (OSTI)
Review of the Los Alamos FRX-C experiment - OSTI.GOV
Verifies: FRX-C is a large field-reversed theta pinch experiment with linear dimensions twice those of FRX-A and FRX-B; Authors include Siemon, Armstrong, Barnes, Bartsch, Linford, Tuszewski and others at LANL; FRX-C demonstrated R^2 scaling for particle confinement in FRCs; FRC lifetimes >300 microseconds observed with quadrupole field stabilization
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primary osti.gov Conference Paper (OSTI)
Initial operation of FRX-C - OSTI.GOV
Verifies: FRX-C placed into operation September 2, 1981; Objectives included determining scaling of FRC confinement with size; Built on results of smaller FRX-A and FRX-B experiments; Formed FRCs with temperatures in 0.1 to 1.0 keV range
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primary osti.gov Conference Paper (OSTI)
FRC studies on FRX-B - OSTI.GOV
Verifies: FRX-B experimental studies led by Armstrong, Linford, McKenna, Siemon, Tuszewski and others; Characterized FRC formation including loss of bias flux; Examined FRC equilibria through separatrix profiles; Extended FRC parameter range experiments
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primary iopscience.iop.org Journal Article (Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion)
Experimental study of the equilibrium of field-reversed configurations - IOPscience
Verifies: M. Tuszewski published experimental data on FRX-C device in 1984; Data combining side-on interferometry and diamagnetic measurement; Evidence for high beta, field-reversed structures with elongated elliptical separatrices
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Type: concept
Region: glossary
Last updated: Research database snapshot