glossary:john-slough
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John Slough

Glossary term: John Slough

CONCEPT Key Figures

01 Executive_Summary

Founder of MSNW LLC, proposer of the Fusion Driven Rocket, and a leading FRC propulsion researcher. Based at the University of Washington.

02 Definition

Founder of MSNW LLC, proposer of the Fusion Driven Rocket, and a leading FRC propulsion researcher. Based at the University of Washington.

Related terms: MSNW LLC Fusion Driven Rocket FRC UWisconsin

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

Founder of MSNW LLC, proposer of the Fusion Driven Rocket, and a leading FRC propulsion researcher. Based at the University of Washington.

Role: Glossary term: John Slough

Entity Type: Concept — John Slough is a technical concept or theoretical framework.

Technical Definition

Founder of MSNW LLC, proposer of the Fusion Driven Rocket, and a leading FRC propulsion researcher. Based at the University of Washington.

Related Concepts: MSNW LLC, Fusion Driven Rocket, FRC, UWisconsin

05b Related_Topics (2)

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07 Key_Findings

  • ▸ Role: Glossary term: John Slough
  • ▸ Entity Type: Concept — John Slough is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
  • ▸ Related Concepts: MSNW LLC, Fusion Driven Rocket, FRC, UWisconsin

09 Timeline_Mentions (10)

2002

FAST Experiment Initiated

Dr. John Slough at the University of Washington initiates the NASA-sponsored FRC Acceleration Space Thruster (FAST) experiment.

fusion-physics
2005

PHD FRC Experiment Initiation

Dr. John Slough and Alan Hoffman initiate the Pulsed High Density (PHD) FRC Experiment to explore compact, high-energy-density fusion regimes.

fusion-physics
2009

MSNW ELF thruster and NASA FRC propulsion

MSNW LLC's FRC-based ELF thruster with NASA funding.

propulsion-physics
2009

ELF Thruster Concept Publication

Dr. Toru Weber (University of Washington) and Dr. John Slough (MSNW) publish foundational research on the Electrodeless Lorentz Force (ELF) thruster.

fusion-physics
2009

ELF Thruster Publication

John Slough, David Kirtley, and Thomas Weber publish on the Electrodeless Lorentz Force (ELF) thruster, explicitly linking it to pulsed plasmoid propulsion.

fusion-physics
2012

Fusion Driven Rocket NASA Report

Anthony Pancotti and John Slough document the Fusion Driven Rocket concept in a NASA report.

fusion-physics
2013

Helion Energy Spin-Off

The core team at MSNW LLC, including David Kirtley and John Slough, spins out to form Helion Energy to focus on commercial electricity generation.

fusion-physics
2017

MSNW LLC public funding cessation

MSNW LLC ceases receiving public federal funding; work likely absorbed into classified program.

defense-programs
2017

MSNW LLC Transitions to Classified Funding

Dr. John Slough's MSNW LLC ceases public SBIR awards and transitions to a secure development environment.

historical-context
2018

Dr. John Slough Returns to MSNW

Dr. John Slough departs Helion Energy to return to MSNW LLC as President, coinciding with the company's transition to classified funding.

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10 FAQ

What is John Slough? ▾
Founder of MSNW LLC, proposer of the Fusion Driven Rocket, and a leading FRC propulsion researcher. Based at the University of Washington.
What role does John Slough play in the research network? ▾
John Slough is classified under the "Key Figures" category, serving as Glossary term: John Slough. Founder of MSNW LLC, proposer of the Fusion Driven Rocket, and a leading FRC propulsion researcher. Based at the University of Washington.
What evidence supports the John Slough assessment? ▾
The intelligence assessment for John Slough is supported by 4 primary sources. Key sources include "The Fusion Driven Rocket: Nuclear Propulsion through Direct Conversion of Fusion Energy (NASA)", "Rocket powered by nuclear fusion could send humans to Mars (UW News)", and "US9082516B2 - Apparatus, systems and methods for fusion based power generation and engine thrust generation". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.
What is the technical definition of John Slough? ▾
Founder of MSNW LLC, proposer of the Fusion Driven Rocket, and a leading FRC propulsion researcher. Based at the University of Washington. Related Concepts: MSNW LLC, Fusion Driven Rocket, FRC, UWisconsin
What is the physics behind John Slough? ▾
Founder of MSNW LLC, proposer of the Fusion Driven Rocket, and a leading FRC propulsion researcher. Based at the University of Washington. Role: Glossary term: John Slough Entity Type: Concept — John Slough is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
What external sources document John Slough? ▾
John Slough is documented by 4 external sources, including 2 technical report, 1 news article, and 1 patent. Notable references include "The Fusion Driven Rocket: Nuclear Propulsion through Direct Conversion of Fusion Energy (NASA)", "Rocket powered by nuclear fusion could send humans to Mars (UW News)", and "US9082516B2 - Apparatus, systems and methods for fusion based power generation and engine thrust generation".
How was information about John Slough collected? ▾
Information about John Slough was collected through open-source intelligence (OSINT) methods, analyzing 4 declassified documents and cross-referencing findings across the research network.
What is the current status of John Slough? ▾
Founder of MSNW LLC, proposer of the Fusion Driven Rocket, and a leading FRC propulsion researcher. Based at the University of Washington.
How does John Slough relate to compact fusion research? ▾
Overview Founder of MSNW LLC, proposer of the Fusion Driven Rocket, and a leading FRC propulsion researcher. Based at the University of Washington. Role: Glossary term: John Slough Entity Type: Concept — John Slough is a technical concept or theoretical framework. Technical Definition Founder of...
What documents should I read to learn more about John Slough? ▾
To learn more about John Slough, 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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Verified_Primary_Sources 4 SOURCES

primary nasa.gov technical report
The Fusion Driven Rocket: Nuclear Propulsion through Direct Conversion of Fusion Energy (NASA)
Verifies: John Slough's Fusion Driven Rocket concept for NASA NIAC; MSNW LLC Redmond WA research on magnetically driven implosion of metal foils; Solid lithium propellant with >30 km/s exhaust velocity
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primary washington.edu news article
Rocket powered by nuclear fusion could send humans to Mars (UW News)
Verifies: John Slough is UW research associate professor and president of MSNW; Fusion-powered rocket funded through NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Program; Metal rings implode around plasma compressing it to fusion state
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primary patents.google.com patent
US9082516B2 - Apparatus, systems and methods for fusion based power generation and engine thrust generation
Verifies: Patent by John Thomas Slough assigned to MSNW LLC; FRC-based fusion power generation and thrust generation; Filed 2012, granted 2015, later assigned to Helion Energy
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primary ntrs.nasa.gov technical report
Nuclear Propulsion through Direct Conversion of Fusion Energy: The Fusion Driven Rocket (NASA NTRS)
Verifies: NASA Technical Reports Server record for Slough's Fusion Driven Rocket; Author: Slough, John (MSNW, LLC Redmond, WA)
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