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Jupiter Volta

Jupiter Volta

ORGANISATION Fusion Physics Also: Jupiter Volta, JV Power Plant, JV Plasma Forge

01 Executive_Summary

Jupiter Volta Inc. (Berkeley, CA) — founded 2022 by Jeremy Scholz (formerly Diamond Foundry). Developing Z-pinch fusion with RF stabilization. 'Reactor footprint shrinks down to a machine that can fit inside a standard shipping container.' Uses RF antennas with nanosecond-response control system to stabilize Z-pinch plasma — 'The instant a bulge or kink begins to form, the software catches the micro-deformation and adjusts the array within nanoseconds.' 'Regenesis' energy recovery system. 'Modular power plants can be manufactured, shipped, and installed in months, not years.' Patent: 'Stabilization of Z-Pinch with Directed Radio Frequency Excitation' (2025, US2025/230849). The Z-pinch is the simplest fusion geometry (no external magnets) but has been plagued by instabilities. Jupiter Volta's innovation is software-defined plasma control. One of 4 Aerofuse MOU partners for compact fusion supply.

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

Jupiter Volta Inc. (Berkeley, CA) — founded 2022 by Jeremy Scholz (formerly Diamond Foundry). Developing Z-pinch fusion with RF stabilization. 'Reactor footprint shrinks down to a machine that can fit inside a standard shipping container.' Uses RF antennas with nanosecond-response control system to stabilize Z-pinch plasma — 'The instant a bulge or kink begins to form, the software catches the micro-deformation and adjusts the array within nanoseconds.' 'Regenesis' energy recovery system. 'Modular power plants can be manufactured, shipped, and installed in months, not years.' Patent: 'Stabilization of Z-Pinch with Directed Radio Frequency Excitation' (2025, US2025/230849). The Z-pinch is the simplest fusion geometry (no external magnets) but has been plagued by instabilities. Jupiter Volta's innovation is software-defined plasma control. One of 4 Aerofuse MOU partners for compact fusion supply.

Entity Type: Organization — Jupiter Volta operates as an institutional actor in the defense/aerospace ecosystem.

Network Relationships

Jupiter Volta connects to 1 entities in the intelligence network:

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Research Findings

Jupiter Volta appears in 5 research analysis documents:

ARPA-E ALPHA Fusion Retrospective 2019:

Findings: ARPA E ALPHA Fusion Retrospective 2019

Source PDF: [ARPA-E ALPHA Fusion Retrospective 2019](/archive/ARPA_E_ALPHA_Fusion_Retrospective_2019) Date range: 1956-2019 Source org: LANL

Summary

Produced by researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's ARPA-E and Booz Allen Hamilton, this 2019 retrospective reviews th...

Christofilos Astron Fusion 2011:

Findings: Christofilos Astron Fusion 2011

Source PDF: [Christofilos Astron Fusion 2011](/archive/Christofilos_Astron_Fusion_2011) Date range: 1955-2011 Source org: LANL

Summary

Published in 2011 by researchers affiliated with Princeton University and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, this review article chroni...

Dr Edward Thomas Jr FRC Fusion Analysis 2024:

Findings: Dr Edward Thomas Jr FRC Fusion Analysis 2024

Source PDF: [Dr Edward Thomas Jr FRC Fusion Analysis 2024](/archive/Dr_Edward_Thomas_Jr_FRC_Fusion_Analysis_2024) Date range: 1998-2025 Source org: LANL

Summary

This 2024 intelligence report profiles Dr. Edward Thomas Jr. of Auburn University, analyzing how his expertise in e...

FESAC Compact Toroids FRC 2007:

Findings: FESAC Compact Toroids FRC 2007

Source PDF: [FESAC Compact Toroids FRC 2007](/archive/FESAC_Compact_Toroids_FRC_2007) Date range: 1977-2008 Source org: PPPL

Summary

This technical report, likely prepared for a fusion energy advisory committee around 2007, outlines the strategic goals and scientific challeng...

FPT FRC Propulsion 2024:

Findings: FPT FRC Propulsion 2024

Source PDF: [FPT FRC Propulsion 2024](/archive/FPT_FRC_Propulsion_2024) Date range: 1975-2026 Source org: LANL

Summary

This 2024 technical assessment examines Field Propulsion Technologies (FPT) and the expanded Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) propulsion ecosystem, specifi...

Source Documents

Intelligence derived from 4 source documents:

  • jupitervolta.com — Company website
  • FusionXInvest — Jupiter Volta profile
  • Calculus VC — 'The Other Way to Bottle the Sun' (Z-pinch analysis)
  • Patents Review — US2025/230849

05 Related_Entities (1)

Aerofuse
organisation →
MOU — Jupiter Volta supplies Z-pinch fusion for Aerofuse

05b Related_Topics (4)

Field-Reversed Configuration
usa → russia → china → japan → israel →
Compact Fusion Reactor
usa → china → israel →
Plasma Propulsion
usa → russia → china → japan →
Patent Analysis
usa →

06 Research_Findings (5)

Finding

# Findings: ARPA E ALPHA Fusion Retrospective 2019 **Source PDF:** `ARPA-E_ALPHA_Fusion_Retrospective_2019.pdf` **Date range:** 1956-2019 **Source org:** LANL ## Summary Produced by researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's ARPA-E and Booz Allen Hamilton, this 2019 retrospective reviews the ALPHA program’s efforts to develop low-cost magneto-inertial fusion (MIF) technologies. The report highlights experimental achievements from various research teams in advancing intermediate-density

View Source PDF → ARPA-E ALPHA Fusion Retrospective 2019
Finding

# Findings: Christofilos Astron Fusion 2011 **Source PDF:** `Christofilos_Astron_Fusion_2011.pdf` **Date range:** 1955-2011 **Source org:** LANL ## Summary Published in 2011 by researchers affiliated with Princeton University and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, this review article chronicles the history of the Astron project and the career of its creator, Nicholas Christofilos, at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory between 1956 and 1973. The document explores Christofilos's unco

View Source PDF → Christofilos Astron Fusion 2011
Finding

# Findings: Dr Edward Thomas Jr FRC Fusion Analysis 2024 **Source PDF:** `Dr_Edward_Thomas_Jr_FRC_Fusion_Analysis_2024.pdf` **Date range:** 1998-2025 **Source org:** LANL ## Summary This 2024 intelligence report profiles Dr. Edward Thomas Jr. of Auburn University, analyzing how his expertise in experimental plasma physics and instabilities directly supports the development of clandestine Field-Reversed Configuration fusion devices. The document details his extensive funding from the Departme

View Source PDF → Dr Edward Thomas Jr FRC Fusion Analysis 2024
Finding

# Findings: FESAC Compact Toroids FRC 2007 **Source PDF:** `FESAC_Compact_Toroids_FRC_2007.pdf` **Date range:** 1977-2008 **Source org:** PPPL ## Summary This technical report, likely prepared for a fusion energy advisory committee around 2007, outlines the strategic goals and scientific challenges for Compact Toroid (CT) research, specifically focusing on Field-Reversed Configurations (FRCs). The document details the requirements for plasma stability, confinement, and current drive efficien

View Source PDF → FESAC Compact Toroids FRC 2007
Finding

# Findings: FPT FRC Propulsion 2024 **Source PDF:** `FPT_FRC_Propulsion_2024.pdf` **Date range:** 1975-2026 **Source org:** LANL ## Summary This 2024 technical assessment examines Field Propulsion Technologies (FPT) and the expanded Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) propulsion ecosystem, specifically focusing on the hardware development and strategic role of Richard Banduric. The document details the maturity of metamaterial-based propulsion and compact radiation emitters, highlighting how

View Source PDF → FPT FRC Propulsion 2024

07 Key_Findings

  • ▸ Entity Type: Organization — Jupiter Volta operates as an institutional actor in the defense/aerospace ecosystem.
  • ▸ → Aerofuse: MOU — Jupiter Volta supplies Z-pinch fusion for Aerofuse
  • ▸ ARPA-E ALPHA Fusion Retrospective 2019:
  • ▸ Source PDF: `ARPA-E_ALPHA_Fusion_Retrospective_2019.pdf`
  • ▸ Christofilos Astron Fusion 2011:

09 Timeline_Mentions (1)

2024

AFRL funds Aerofuse fusion-augmented turbofan — Ryan Weed connects DoD fusion to aviation

DIU NAPP founder → Aerofuse → AFRL SBIR. Avalanche Energy MOU. Boeing, Airbus, FedEx support.

defense-programs
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10 FAQ

What is Jupiter Volta? ▾
Jupiter Volta Inc. (Berkeley, CA) — founded 2022 by Jeremy Scholz (formerly Diamond Foundry). Developing Z-pinch fusion with RF stabilization. 'Reactor footprint shrinks down to a machine that can fit inside a standard shipping container.' Uses RF antennas with nanosecond-response control system to stabilize Z-pinch plasma — 'The instant a bulge or kink begins to form, the software catches the...
What role does Jupiter Volta play in the research network? ▾
Jupiter Volta is classified under the "Fusion Physics" category. Jupiter Volta Inc. (Berkeley, CA) — founded 2022 by Jeremy Scholz (formerly Diamond Foundry). Developing Z-pinch fusion with RF stabilization. 'Reactor footprint shrinks down to a machine that can...
What evidence supports the Jupiter Volta assessment? ▾
The intelligence assessment for Jupiter Volta is supported by 3 primary sources and 5 research findings. Key sources include "Plasma Forge Technology — Jupiter Volta Official Technology Page", "CX-270917: Jupiter Volta, Inc. — Diamond-Metal Composite Structured Materials for Use in Extreme Environments — DOE NEPA", and "Jupiter Volta Inc. — IP Owner Profile (Patent Portfolio)". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.
How does Jupiter Volta connect to other entities in the network? ▾
Jupiter Volta is connected to 1 entity in the intelligence network, including Aerofuse (organisation). Key relationships: Aerofuse: MOU — Jupiter Volta supplies Z-pinch fusion for Aerofuse.
What is Jupiter Volta's mission and strategic role? ▾
Jupiter Volta Inc. (Berkeley, CA) — founded 2022 by Jeremy Scholz (formerly Diamond Foundry). Developing Z-pinch fusion with RF stabilization. 'Reactor footprint shrinks down to a machine that can fit inside a standard shipping container.' Uses RF antennas with nanosecond-response control system to stabilize Z-pinch plasma — 'The instant a...
What research findings mention Jupiter Volta? ▾
Jupiter Volta appears in 5 research analysis documents, including "ARPA-E ALPHA Fusion Retrospective 2019", "Christofilos Astron Fusion 2011", and "Dr Edward Thomas Jr FRC Fusion Analysis 2024". Findings: ARPA E ALPHA Fusion Retrospective 2019 Source PDF: ARPA-E_ALPHA_Fusion_Retrospective_2019.pdf Date range: 1956-2019 Source org: LANL Summary Produced by researchers from the U.S....
What are the alternative names or aliases for Jupiter Volta? ▾
Jupiter Volta is also known as: Jupiter Volta, JV Power Plant, and JV Plasma Forge. These alternative names appear across different source documents and may reflect codenames, abbreviations, or historical references.
What external sources document Jupiter Volta? ▾
Jupiter Volta is documented by 3 external sources, including 1 official page, 1 government document, and 1 reference. Notable references include "Plasma Forge Technology — Jupiter Volta Official Technology Page", "CX-270917: Jupiter Volta, Inc. — Diamond-Metal Composite Structured Materials for Use in Extreme Environments — DOE NEPA", and "Jupiter Volta Inc. — IP Owner Profile (Patent Portfolio)".
What is the historical timeline for Jupiter Volta? ▾
Jupiter Volta is referenced across documents spanning 1955–2026, with activity noted in 1955, 1956, and 1975. This temporal range is derived from the primary source documents in the research archive.
What documents should I read to learn more about Jupiter Volta? ▾
To learn more about Jupiter Volta, review the 3 primary sources, and 5 research findings linked in the source documents section of this dossier.

Source_Documents 4 FILES

jupitervolta.com — Company website
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FusionXInvest — Jupiter Volta profile
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Calculus VC — 'The Other Way to Bottle the Sun' (Z-pinch analysis)
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Patents Review — US2025/230849
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External_References 4 REFS

jupitervolta.com — Company website url ↗
FusionXInvest — Jupiter Volta profile ref
Calculus VC — 'The Other Way to Bottle the Sun' (Z-pinch analysis) ref
Patents Review — US2025/230849 ref

Verified_Primary_Sources 3 SOURCES

primary jupitervolta.com official_page
Plasma Forge Technology — Jupiter Volta Official Technology Page
Verifies: Jupiter Volta develops the Plasma Forge platform for generating, stabilizing, and shaping high-power plasma; The technology includes RF Lens for plasma shaping, Plasma Forge Core for integration, and Regenesis for pulsed power recovery; The system is container-sized and designed for modular deployment; The JV Power Plant is in development, scaling toward break-even by 2030; The company also produces fertilizer (JV Fertilizer Plant) using the same plasma platform
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primary energy.gov government_document
CX-270917: Jupiter Volta, Inc. — Diamond-Metal Composite Structured Materials for Use in Extreme Environments — DOE NEPA
Verifies: The U.S. Department of Energy funded Jupiter Volta's project to develop diamond-metal composite materials for plasma-facing structures; The project involves a 3D radially additive diamond (RAD) printer for fusion energy machine components; The DOE NEPA page confirms Jupiter Volta is a federally funded energy technology company
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tertiary ipqwery.com reference
Jupiter Volta Inc. — IP Owner Profile (Patent Portfolio)
Verifies: Jupiter Volta Inc. holds patent filings under WIPO jurisdiction; The company has an active intellectual property portfolio
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