glossary:mago

CONCEPT dossier

MAGO

Glossary term: MAGO

CONCEPT Programs

01 Executive_Summary

Joint US-Russian (LANL/VNIIEF) Magnetized Target Fusion experiment (1994-2000s) using explosive pulsed power to demonstrate plasma preheating and compression.

02 Definition

Joint US-Russian (LANL/VNIIEF) Magnetized Target Fusion experiment (1994-2000s) using explosive pulsed power to demonstrate plasma preheating and compression.

Related terms: MTF LANL VNIIEF

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

Joint US-Russian (LANL/VNIIEF) Magnetized Target Fusion experiment (1994-2000s) using explosive pulsed power to demonstrate plasma preheating and compression.

Role: Glossary term: MAGO

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

Technical Definition

Joint US-Russian (LANL/VNIIEF) Magnetized Target Fusion experiment (1994-2000s) using explosive pulsed power to demonstrate plasma preheating and compression.

Related Concepts: MTF, LANL, VNIIEF

05b Related_Topics (1)

Magnetized Target Fusion

usa → russia → china →

07 Key_Findings

▸ Entity Type: Concept — MAGO is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
▸ Related Concepts: MTF, LANL, VNIIEF

09 Timeline_Mentions (6)

1975

Vallée develops Control System Theory (1970s): UAP as meta-system of communication, not just 'visitors from another star'

Most influential UAP theoretical framework. Control system for human consciousness. Meta-system of communication. Adapts to culture. Open or closed? Six-layer model with Davis.

uap-research

1979

MAGO project begins at VNIIEF (Russian nuclear weapons lab)

Russian MTF program at weapons lab. Communist Party decree. Same dual-use pattern as US.

defense-programs

1992

Joint US-Russian MAGO MTF collaboration begins

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

international-programs

1994

Joint US-Russian MAGO MTF experiment begins

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

fusion-research

1994

US/Russian MTF Collaboration (MAGO)

Irvin R. Lindemuth of LANL reports on a joint effort with the Russian Scientific Institute for Experimental Physics (VNIIEF) using the MAGO experiment to produce energetic magnetized plasma.

defense-programs

1996

US-Russian MAGO Collaboration

Los Alamos and VNIIEF conduct joint explosive-pulsed-power-driven MAGO experiments to investigate Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF).

historical-context

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10 FAQ

What is MAGO? ▾

Joint US-Russian (LANL/VNIIEF) Magnetized Target Fusion experiment (1994-2000s) using explosive pulsed power to demonstrate plasma preheating and compression.

What role does MAGO play in the research network? ▾

MAGO is classified under the "Programs" category, serving as Glossary term: MAGO. Joint US-Russian (LANL/VNIIEF) Magnetized Target Fusion experiment (1994-2000s) using explosive pulsed power to demonstrate plasma preheating and compression.

What evidence supports the MAGO assessment? ▾

The intelligence assessment for MAGO is supported by 4 primary sources. Key sources include "The plasma formation stage in magnetic compression/magnetized target fusion (MAGO/MTF) - OSTI.GOV", "Magnetic compression/magnetized target fusion (MAGO/MTF), an update - OSTI.GOV", and "Magnetized target fusion: An ultra high energy approach in an unexplored parameter space - OSTI.GOV". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.

What is the technical definition of MAGO? ▾

Joint US-Russian (LANL/VNIIEF) Magnetized Target Fusion experiment (1994-2000s) using explosive pulsed power to demonstrate plasma preheating and compression. Related Concepts: MTF, LANL, VNIIEF

What is the physics behind MAGO? ▾

Joint US-Russian (LANL/VNIIEF) Magnetized Target Fusion experiment (1994-2000s) using explosive pulsed power to demonstrate plasma preheating and compression. Role: Glossary term: MAGO Entity Type: Concept — MAGO is a technical concept or theoretical framework.

What external sources document MAGO? ▾

MAGO is documented by 4 external sources, including 3 Conference Paper (OSTI) and 1 Conference Paper (IET). Notable references include "The plasma formation stage in magnetic compression/magnetized target fusion (MAGO/MTF) - OSTI.GOV", "Magnetic compression/magnetized target fusion (MAGO/MTF), an update - OSTI.GOV", and "Magnetized target fusion: An ultra high energy approach in an unexplored parameter space - OSTI.GOV".

How was information about MAGO collected? ▾

Information about MAGO 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 MAGO? ▾

Joint US-Russian (LANL/VNIIEF) Magnetized Target Fusion experiment (1994-2000s) using explosive pulsed power to demonstrate plasma preheating and compression.

How does MAGO relate to compact fusion research? ▾

Overview Joint US-Russian (LANL/VNIIEF) Magnetized Target Fusion experiment (1994-2000s) using explosive pulsed power to demonstrate plasma preheating and compression. Role: Glossary term: MAGO Entity Type: Concept — MAGO is a technical concept or theoretical framework. Technical Definition...

What documents should I read to learn more about MAGO? ▾

To learn more about MAGO, review the 4 primary sources, and related research finding linked in the source documents section of this dossier.