KeV
Glossary term: KeV
01 Executive_Summary
Kilo-electronvolt, a unit of energy equal to 1,000 eV. Fusion-relevant plasma temperatures are typically several keV (tens of millions of degrees).
02 Definition
Kilo-electronvolt, a unit of energy equal to 1,000 eV. Fusion-relevant plasma temperatures are typically several keV (tens of millions of degrees).
03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence
Overview
Kilo-electronvolt, a unit of energy equal to 1,000 eV. Fusion-relevant plasma temperatures are typically several keV (tens of millions of degrees).
Role: Glossary term: KeV
Entity Type: Concept — KeV is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
Technical Definition
Kilo-electronvolt, a unit of energy equal to 1,000 eV. Fusion-relevant plasma temperatures are typically several keV (tens of millions of degrees).
07 Key_Findings
- ▸ Entity Type: Concept — KeV is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
- ▸ Related Concepts: eV, MeV, Fusion
09 Timeline_Mentions (10)
US Burning-Plasma Experiment Designs
The United States develops designs for a 'burning-plasma' fusion experiment intended to achieve scientific breakeven, though the project was never built.
historical-contextCorso 'The Day After Roswell' (1997): Eisenhower NSC officer claims he seeded Roswell tech — lasers, fiber optics, ICs, Kevlar — to industry
Army Lt. Col. Eisenhower NSC 1953-1957. Foreign Technology desk 1961. 19 medals. 'Seeded' Roswell tech: lasers, fiber optics, ICs, Kevlar. Fort Riley ET body. Hillenkoetter covert group. Thurmond fore
uap-researchNimitz UAP: 2-week loiter at 80,000+ ft with no thermal exhaust
Groups of 10-20. 5000g acceleration. 1-9 GW power. No thermal exhaust. Beyond all known technology.
defense-programsFRCHX achieves world record density but fails on temperature
10x compression, record density, but only 300-400 eV vs needed keV. Lead physicist Grabowski departs for SNL.
fusion-researchSkunk Works announces T5 reactor construction
T5 significantly larger than T4B. Last public APS presentation before cancellation. McGuire presents overview.
defense-programsZap Energy achieves 1-3 keV in Z-pinch plasma
PRL paper confirms fusion-relevant temperatures. FuZE-Q produces 5B neutrons per shot. $130M raised.
fusion-researchPLX demonstrates spherical plasma liner formation
36 jets form argon liner. Tangled field target avoids FRC/spheromak instabilities. Physics of Plasmas publication.
fusion-researchTAE achieves first-ever NBI-only FRC formation
Norm device eliminates theta-pinch. Published in Nature Communications. Targeting aneutronic p-B11 fusion.
fusion-researchUMD HyENA project — fusion-powered Mach 5 hypersonic aircraft at 100 kft, advised by Boeing chief scientist
Fusion-augmented turbofan. Mach 5. 100 kft. Boeing Bowcutt advisor. Same concept as Aerofuse SBIR.
defense-programsAerofuse becomes Eos Atomics — pivots to NBI supply (CFR's heating tech), $200M in LOIs, McGuire follows
NBI = CFR plasma heating technology. $200M LOIs. McGuire (CFR inventor) likes the post. Fusion supply chain being built.
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Last updated: 2026-08-09