glossary:pegasus
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Pegasus
Glossary term: Pegasus
CONCEPT Programs
01 Executive_Summary
A LANL pulsed-power facility for HEDP and liner implosion experiments supporting MTF research.
02 Definition
A LANL pulsed-power facility for HEDP and liner implosion experiments supporting MTF research.
03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence
Overview
A LANL pulsed-power facility for HEDP and liner implosion experiments supporting MTF research.
Role: Glossary term: Pegasus
Entity Type: Concept — Pegasus is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
Technical Definition
A LANL pulsed-power facility for HEDP and liner implosion experiments supporting MTF research.
Related Concepts: MTF, Pulsed Power, LANL
05b Related_Topics (1)
07 Key_Findings
- ▸ Entity Type: Concept — Pegasus is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
- ▸ Related Concepts: MTF, Pulsed Power, LANL
09 Timeline_Mentions (3)
1970
Project PEGASUS X-41A Development
Northrop Grumman develops the X-41A Combat Aerial Vehicle (CAV) at the Rockwell Black Building in Seal Beach.
defense-programs 1970
Project Pegasus and Satellite Surveillance
Northrop Grumman X-41A CAV (Project Pegasus) and the KH-11 'Killer Hughes' satellite-based laser are documented.
defense-programs 1995
Tactical High-Energy Laser (THEL) Testing
The THEL system is tested in gimbal mounts and observatory domes; Project Pegasus X-45C UCAV is active at Area 51.
defense-programs10 FAQ
What is Pegasus? ▾
A LANL pulsed-power facility for HEDP and liner implosion experiments supporting MTF research.
What role does Pegasus play in the research network? ▾
Pegasus is classified under the "Programs" category, serving as Glossary term: Pegasus. A LANL pulsed-power facility for HEDP and liner implosion experiments supporting MTF research.
What evidence supports the Pegasus assessment? ▾
The intelligence assessment for Pegasus is supported by 3 primary sources. Key sources include "Design and modeling of precision solid liner experiments on Pegasus - OSTI.GOV", "Overview of the Pegasus-II experimental program - OSTI.GOV", and "Foil implosion studies on PEGASUS - OSTI.GOV". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.
What is the technical definition of Pegasus? ▾
A LANL pulsed-power facility for HEDP and liner implosion experiments supporting MTF research. Related Concepts: MTF, Pulsed Power, LANL
What is the physics behind Pegasus? ▾
A LANL pulsed-power facility for HEDP and liner implosion experiments supporting MTF research. Role: Glossary term: Pegasus Entity Type: Concept — Pegasus is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
What external sources document Pegasus? ▾
Pegasus is documented by 3 external sources, including 1 Journal Article (Journal of Applied Physics, OSTI) and 2 Conference Paper (OSTI). Notable references include "Design and modeling of precision solid liner experiments on Pegasus - OSTI.GOV", "Overview of the Pegasus-II experimental program - OSTI.GOV", and "Foil implosion studies on PEGASUS - OSTI.GOV".
How was information about Pegasus collected? ▾
Information about Pegasus 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 Pegasus? ▾
A LANL pulsed-power facility for HEDP and liner implosion experiments supporting MTF research.
How does Pegasus relate to compact fusion research? ▾
Overview A LANL pulsed-power facility for HEDP and liner implosion experiments supporting MTF research. Role: Glossary term: Pegasus Entity Type: Concept — Pegasus is a technical concept or theoretical framework. Technical Definition A LANL pulsed-power facility for HEDP and liner implosion...
What documents should I read to learn more about Pegasus? ▾
To learn more about Pegasus, review the 3 primary sources, and related research finding linked in the source documents section of this dossier.
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Glossary_Sources
Verified_Primary_Sources 3 SOURCES
primary osti.gov Journal Article (Journal of Applied Physics, OSTI)
Design and modeling of precision solid liner experiments on Pegasus - OSTI.GOV
Verifies: Pegasus is a pulsed power facility at Los Alamos National Laboratory; Used for magnetically-driven cylindrical imploding liner experiments; Solid liner attained velocities in several mm/microsecond regime; Liner imploded from 2.4 cm to 1.5 cm target radius with 60 micron precision
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primary osti.gov Conference Paper (OSTI)
Overview of the Pegasus-II experimental program - OSTI.GOV
Verifies: Pegasus-II is a pulsed power facility at LANL for high energy density regime experiments; 4.3-MJ stored energy, one of the largest capacitor-bank facilities in the world; Peak currents as high as 12 MA with quarter-cycle time of 6-8 microseconds; Magnetically-driven cylindrical imploding liner for hydrodynamic physics studies
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primary osti.gov Conference Paper (OSTI)
Foil implosion studies on PEGASUS - OSTI.GOV
Verifies: PEGASUS is a 1.5 MJ capacitor bank facility at LANL; Used in the Los Alamos Trailmaster foil implosion program; Diagnostic testbed for foil implosions with explosive generators as drivers; Direct drive experiments with thin Aluminum foils
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ID: glossary:pegasus
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Last updated: Research database snapshot
Type: concept
Region: glossary
Last updated: Research database snapshot