glossary:project-sherwood
CONCEPT dossier
Project Sherwood
Glossary term: Project Sherwood
CONCEPT Programs
01 Executive_Summary
The U.S. Atomic Energy Commission's classified controlled-fusion program (1950s) at LANL and other labs. Sherwood explored theta-pinch and z-pinch magnetic confinement, founding the U.S. FRC research lineage.
02 Definition
The U.S. Atomic Energy Commission's classified controlled-fusion program (1950s) at LANL and other labs. Sherwood explored theta-pinch and z-pinch magnetic confinement, founding the U.S. FRC research lineage.
03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence
Overview
The U.S. Atomic Energy Commission's classified controlled-fusion program (1950s) at LANL and other labs. Sherwood explored theta-pinch and z-pinch magnetic confinement, founding the U.S. FRC research lineage.
Role: Glossary term: Project Sherwood
Entity Type: Concept — Project Sherwood is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
Technical Definition
The U.S. Atomic Energy Commission's classified controlled-fusion program (1950s) at LANL and other labs. Sherwood explored theta-pinch and z-pinch magnetic confinement, founding the U.S. FRC research lineage.
Related Concepts: LANL, FRC, Theta Pinch
05b Related_Topics (1)
07 Key_Findings
- ▸ Role: Glossary term: Project Sherwood
- ▸ Entity Type: Concept — Project Sherwood is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
- ▸ Related Concepts: LANL, FRC, Theta Pinch
09 Timeline_Mentions (4)
1952
Project Sherwood established
The U.S. AEC's classified controlled-fusion program begins at LANL and partner labs.
historical-context 1953
Astron E-Layer Concept Proposed
Nicholas C. Christofilos presents the 'Astron' concept at a secret Project Sherwood meeting, proposing a closed magnetic topology created by a relativistic electron E-layer.
fusion-physics 1958
Project Sherwood declassified at Geneva Conference
Fusion research declassified at 2nd Atoms for Peace conference. Sherwood becomes CTR program.
historical-context 2024
WHAM magnetic mirror experiment achieves first plasma
17T HTS magnets (world record). Revives Project Sherwood magnetic mirror concept. CFS supplied magnets.
fusion-research10 FAQ
What is Project Sherwood? ▾
The U.S. Atomic Energy Commission's classified controlled-fusion program (1950s) at LANL and other labs. Sherwood explored theta-pinch and z-pinch magnetic confinement, founding the U.S. FRC research lineage.
What role does Project Sherwood play in the research network? ▾
Project Sherwood is classified under the "Programs" category, serving as Glossary term: Project Sherwood. The U.S. Atomic Energy Commission's classified controlled-fusion program (1950s) at LANL and other labs. Sherwood explored theta-pinch and z-pinch magnetic confinement, founding the U.S. FRC...
What evidence supports the Project Sherwood assessment? ▾
The intelligence assessment for Project Sherwood is supported by 4 primary sources. Key sources include "Project Sherwood and magnetic fusion - LLNL Science & Technology", "Igniting Innovation: ORNL Fusion History - Oak Ridge National Laboratory", and "SUMMARY OF SHERWOOD ACTIVITIES - OSTI.GOV". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.
What is the technical definition of Project Sherwood? ▾
The U.S. Atomic Energy Commission's classified controlled-fusion program (1950s) at LANL and other labs. Sherwood explored theta-pinch and z-pinch magnetic confinement, founding the U.S. FRC research lineage. Related Concepts: LANL, FRC, Theta Pinch
What is the physics behind Project Sherwood? ▾
The U.S. Atomic Energy Commission's classified controlled-fusion program (1950s) at LANL and other labs. Sherwood explored theta-pinch and z-pinch magnetic confinement, founding the U.S. FRC research lineage. Role: Glossary term: Project Sherwood Entity Type: Concept — Project Sherwood is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
What external sources document Project Sherwood? ▾
Project Sherwood is documented by 4 external sources, including 2 Laboratory History Page (.gov), 1 Technical Report (OSTI), and 1 Encyclopedia Article. Notable references include "Project Sherwood and magnetic fusion - LLNL Science & Technology", "Igniting Innovation: ORNL Fusion History - Oak Ridge National Laboratory", and "SUMMARY OF SHERWOOD ACTIVITIES - OSTI.GOV".
Why is Project Sherwood considered classified or significant? ▾
The U.S. Atomic Energy Commission's classified controlled-fusion program (1950s) at LANL and other labs. Sherwood explored theta-pinch and z-pinch magnetic confinement, founding the U.S. FRC research lineage.
What is the current status of Project Sherwood? ▾
The U.S. Atomic Energy Commission's classified controlled-fusion program (1950s) at LANL and other labs. Sherwood explored theta-pinch and z-pinch magnetic confinement, founding the U.S. FRC research lineage.
How does Project Sherwood relate to compact fusion research? ▾
Overview The U.S. Atomic Energy Commission's classified controlled-fusion program (1950s) at LANL and other labs. Sherwood explored theta-pinch and z-pinch magnetic confinement, founding the U.S. FRC research lineage. Role: Glossary term: Project Sherwood Entity Type: Concept — Project Sherwood...
What documents should I read to learn more about Project Sherwood? ▾
To learn more about Project Sherwood, review the 4 primary sources, and related research finding linked in the source documents section of this dossier.
External_References 5 REFS
/pdfs/1123798.pdf#page=2
ref
/pdfs/1123798.pdf#page=3
ref
/pdfs/1123798.pdf#page=4
ref
/pdfs/1123798.pdf#page=6
ref
/pdfs/1123798.pdf#page=7
ref
Glossary_Sources
Verified_Primary_Sources 4 SOURCES
primary llnl.gov Laboratory History Page (.gov)
Project Sherwood and magnetic fusion - LLNL Science & Technology
Verifies: Project Sherwood was the AEC's classified controlled thermonuclear reactions program; Livermore's CTR Program began in 1952 as part of Project Sherwood; Fusion research under Project Sherwood remained classified until 1958; Declassification occurred at the second Atoms for Peace conference in Geneva
External Link ↗
primary ornl.gov Laboratory History Page (.gov)
Igniting Innovation: ORNL Fusion History - Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Verifies: In 1951, the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission established Project Sherwood as a secret fusion program; Classified teams established at Los Alamos, Princeton, and UC Radiation Laboratory (later LLNL); Project Sherwood was dissolved after 1958 declassification, becoming AEC's CTR program; Explored magnetic mirrors, stellarators, and pinch devices
External Link ↗
primary osti.gov Technical Report (OSTI)
SUMMARY OF SHERWOOD ACTIVITIES - OSTI.GOV
Verifies: AEC laboratories active in the SHERWOOD Project reported progress from 1960-1961; Included Model C Stellarator at Princeton, DCX-2 at Oak Ridge, and Astron at Lawrence Radiation Laboratory; Project Sherwood was the AEC-controlled thermonuclear research program
External Link ↗
secondary wikipedia.org Encyclopedia Article
Project Sherwood - Wikipedia
Verifies: Project Sherwood was the codename for the US program in controlled nuclear fusion while classified; After 1958 declassification, reorganized as separate division within AEC; Primary efforts included stellarator at Princeton, z-pinch at Los Alamos, magnetic mirror at Livermore; Name derived from 'robbing Hood to pay Friar Tuck' pun connected to physicist James L. Tuck
External Link ↗
ID: glossary:project-sherwood
Type: concept
Region: glossary
Last updated: Research database snapshot
Type: concept
Region: glossary
Last updated: Research database snapshot