glossary:los-alamos-national-laboratory-lanl
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Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)

Glossary term: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)

CONCEPT Organizations

01 Executive_Summary

The primary U.S. national laboratory for FRC and Magnetized Target Fusion research, located in Los Alamos, NM. LANL conducted the FRX-A/B/C, FRX-L, FRCHX, and MAGO experiments and is the central architect of the MTF/MIF regime.

02 Definition

The primary U.S. national laboratory for FRC and Magnetized Target Fusion research, located in Los Alamos, NM. LANL conducted the FRX-A/B/C, FRX-L, FRCHX, and MAGO experiments and is the central architect of the MTF/MIF regime.

Related terms: FRX FRCHX MAGO MTF Project Sherwood

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

The primary U.S. national laboratory for FRC and Magnetized Target Fusion research, located in Los Alamos, NM. LANL conducted the FRX-A/B/C, FRX-L, FRCHX, and MAGO experiments and is the central architect of the MTF/MIF regime.

Role: Glossary term: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)

Entity Type: Concept — Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a technical concept or theoretical framework.

Technical Definition

The primary U.S. national laboratory for FRC and Magnetized Target Fusion research, located in Los Alamos, NM. LANL conducted the FRX-A/B/C, FRX-L, FRCHX, and MAGO experiments and is the central architect of the MTF/MIF regime.

Related Concepts: FRX, FRCHX, MAGO, MTF, Project Sherwood

05b Related_Topics (2)

Field-Reversed Configuration
usa → russia → china → japan → israel →
Magnetized Target Fusion
usa → russia → china →

07 Key_Findings

  • ▸ Role: Glossary term: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
  • ▸ Entity Type: Concept — Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
  • ▸ Related Concepts: FRX, FRCHX, MAGO, MTF, Project Sherwood

09 Timeline_Mentions (6)

1952

Project Sherwood established

The U.S. AEC's classified controlled-fusion program begins at LANL and partner labs.

historical-context
1975

Foundational FRC and MTF Research at LANL

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) pioneers research into Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) and Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF), establishing the scientific pedigree for future compact fusion progr

fusion-physics
1994

Joint US-Russian MAGO MTF experiment begins

LANL-VNIIEF joint magnetized target fusion experiment using explosive pulsed power.

fusion-research
2011

FRCHX plasma lifetime studies (AFRL/LANL)

AFRL-LANL FRCHX trapped-flux lifetime studies for magnetized target fusion.

fusion-research
1978-1988

The Foundational Science

Physicists at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) conducted the pioneering FRX-A, B, and C experiments. Led by a core team including W.T. Armstrong, R.K. Linford, and M. Tuszewski, this research est
1981

LANL CTX Spheromak Experiment

LANL CTX using magnetized coaxial plasma gun to generate spheromaks. Foundational node of the three-lab compact toroid lineage.

Fusion Physics
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10 FAQ

What is Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)? ▾
The primary U.S. national laboratory for FRC and Magnetized Target Fusion research, located in Los Alamos, NM. LANL conducted the FRX-A/B/C, FRX-L, FRCHX, and MAGO experiments and is the central architect of the MTF/MIF regime.
What role does Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) play in the research network? ▾
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is classified under the "Organizations" category, serving as Glossary term: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The primary U.S. national laboratory for FRC and Magnetized Target Fusion research, located in Los Alamos, NM. LANL conducted the FRX-A/B/C, FRX-L, FRCHX, and MAGO experiments and is the central...
What evidence supports the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) assessment? ▾
The intelligence assessment for Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is supported by 3 primary sources, 1 PDF document, and 1 citation. Key sources include "About the Lab | Los Alamos National Laboratory", "Mission | Los Alamos National Laboratory", and "How We Do Our Work: A History of Los Alamos National Laboratory Operations". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.
What is the technical definition of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)? ▾
The primary U.S. national laboratory for FRC and Magnetized Target Fusion research, located in Los Alamos, NM. LANL conducted the FRX-A/B/C, FRX-L, FRCHX, and MAGO experiments and is the central architect of the MTF/MIF regime. Related Concepts: FRX, FRCHX, MAGO, MTF, Project Sherwood
What is the physics behind Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)? ▾
The primary U.S. national laboratory for FRC and Magnetized Target Fusion research, located in Los Alamos, NM. LANL conducted the FRX-A/B/C, FRX-L, FRCHX, and MAGO experiments and is the central architect of the MTF/MIF regime. Role: Glossary term: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Entity Type: Concept — Los Alamos National Laboratory...
What primary source PDFs are available for Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)? ▾
1 PDF document is available: "ddops history book 2022 25e6f". HOW WE DO OUR WORK IS AS IMPORTANT AS WHAT WE DO A HISTORY OF LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY OPERATIONS Rekha S. Pillai, PhD Carrie J. Gregory Weston Phippen J. T. Stark HOW WE DO OUR WORK IS AS...
What external sources document Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)? ▾
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is documented by 3 external sources, including 2 Government Reference and 1 Government Publication. Notable references include "About the Lab | Los Alamos National Laboratory", "Mission | Los Alamos National Laboratory", and "How We Do Our Work: A History of Los Alamos National Laboratory Operations".
What is the current status of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)? ▾
The primary U.S. national laboratory for FRC and Magnetized Target Fusion research, located in Los Alamos, NM. LANL conducted the FRX-A/B/C, FRX-L, FRCHX, and MAGO experiments and is the central architect of the MTF/MIF regime.
How does Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) relate to compact fusion research? ▾
Overview The primary U.S. national laboratory for FRC and Magnetized Target Fusion research, located in Los Alamos, NM. LANL conducted the FRX-A/B/C, FRX-L, FRCHX, and MAGO experiments and is the central architect of the MTF/MIF regime. Role: Glossary term: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)...
What documents should I read to learn more about Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)? ▾
To learn more about Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), review the 3 primary sources, 1 PDF document, and related research finding linked in the source documents section of this dossier.

Source_Documents 1 FILES

ddops history book 2022 25e6f
HOW WE DO OUR WORK IS AS IMPORTANT AS WHAT WE DO A HISTORY OF LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY OPERATIONS Rekha S. Pillai, PhD Carrie J. Gregory Weston Phippen J. T. Stark HOW WE DO OUR WORK IS AS IMPORTANT AS WHAT WE DO A HISTORY OF LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY OPERATIONS RReekkhhaa SS.. PPiillllaaii,, PPhhDD CCaarrrriiee JJ.. GGrreeggoorryy WWeessttoonn PPhhiippppeenn JJ.. TT.. SSttaarrkk LA-UR-22-30602 Images, unless otherwise noted, are from the collections of Los Alamos National Laboratory...
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External_References 5 REFS

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Glossary_Sources

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Citations 1

  1. [1] — Los Alamos National Laboratory

Verified_Primary_Sources 3 SOURCES

primary lanl.gov Government Reference
About the Lab | Los Alamos National Laboratory
Verifies: LANL established in 1943 for the Manhattan Project; Multi-program federally funded research and development center for NNSA/DOE; Priority roles: nuclear weapons design and production, nuclear threats, national security science; Located 35 miles northwest of Santa Fe, NM
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primary lanl.gov Government Reference
Mission | Los Alamos National Laboratory
Verifies: LANL ensures effectiveness of America's nuclear deterrent; Design agency for four of seven weapon systems in on-alert nuclear deterrent; Fabricates nuclear and non-nuclear weapons components including plutonium pits; Develops explosives, polymers, targets for fusion experiments
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primary lanl.gov Government Publication
How We Do Our Work: A History of Los Alamos National Laboratory Operations
Verifies: Manhattan Engineer District established Project Y in 1943 at Los Alamos; Site selected by J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie R. Groves; University of California administered technical work as operating contractor
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