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LASL Fast Liner Experiment

LASL Fast Liner Experiment

EXPERIMENT Experiments RD FOUNDATION Also: Fast Liner, LASL Fast Liner, Fast Liner Experiment

01 Executive_Summary

The LASL Fast Liner Experiment (1977) used magnetically imploded aluminum liners to compress plasma — a direct precursor to the magnetized target fusion (MTF) approach later used in AFRL's FRCHX and to the spinning liquid-metal liner concept used by CFS-NM. The Fast Liner also used a coaxial plasma gun for plasma injection, connecting the liner and plasma gun technology threads.

02 Definition

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

The Fast Liner Experiment at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL) was a 1977 experiment that used magnetically imploded aluminum liners to compress plasma for fusion. A 1977 LASL controlled-thermonuclear-research report listed both a 'fast liner experiment' and a 'gun injection experiment.'

Significance

The Fast Liner Experiment is a direct precursor to:

Plasma Gun Connection

The Fast Liner also used a coaxial plasma gun for plasma injection, connecting the liner and plasma gun technology threads. This is significant because it shows that LANL's compact toroid research combined both liner compression and plasma gun formation — the two technology threads that would later diverge into FRCHX (liner) and MARAUDER/HyperJet (plasma guns).

05 Related_Entities (2)

LANL
organisation →
operated
FRX-L
experiment →
preceded

05b Related_Topics (3)

Field-Reversed Configuration
usa → russia → china → japan → israel →
Magnetized Target Fusion
usa → russia → china →
Plasma Propulsion
usa → russia → china → japan →

06 Research_Findings (1)

Finding

1977 LASL report listed fast liner experiment and gun injection experiment. Direct precursor to FRCHX and CFS-NM.

07 Key_Findings

  • ▸ AFRL FRCHX (solid aluminum liner implosion at Shiva Star)
  • ▸ CFS-NM SLC (spinning liquid-metal liner, with NRL LINUS heritage)
  • ▸ Slough's Fusion Driven Rocket (MIF metal liners for propulsion)

09 Timeline_Mentions (1)

1977

LASL Fast Liner Experiment

LASL Fast Liner Experiment using magnetically imploded aluminum liners. Direct precursor to FRCHX and CFS-NM SLC. Also used coaxial plasma gun for injection.

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10 FAQ

What is LASL Fast Liner Experiment? ▾
The Fast Liner Experiment at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL) was a 1977 experiment that used magnetically imploded aluminum liners to compress plasma for fusion. A 1977 LASL controlled-thermonuclear-research report listed both a 'fast liner experiment' and a 'gun injection experiment.'
What role does LASL Fast Liner Experiment play in the research network? ▾
LASL Fast Liner Experiment is classified under the "Experiments" category, belonging to the RD_FOUNDATION vertical group. The LASL Fast Liner Experiment (1977) used magnetically imploded aluminum liners to compress plasma — a direct precursor to the magnetized target fusion (MTF) approach later used in AFRL's FRCHX...
What evidence supports the LASL Fast Liner Experiment assessment? ▾
The intelligence assessment for LASL Fast Liner Experiment is supported by 1 primary source and 1 research finding. Key sources include "LASL Controlled Thermonuclear Research 1977". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.
How does LASL Fast Liner Experiment connect to other entities in the network? ▾
LASL Fast Liner Experiment is connected to 2 entities in the intelligence network, including LANL (organisation) and FRX-L (experiment). Key relationships: LANL: operated ; FRX-L: preceded.
What was the LASL Fast Liner Experiment experiment? ▾
The Fast Liner Experiment at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL) was a 1977 experiment that used magnetically imploded aluminum liners to compress plasma for fusion. A 1977 LASL controlled-thermonuclear-research report listed both a 'fast liner experiment' and a 'gun injection experiment.'
What were the results of LASL Fast Liner Experiment? ▾
LASL Fast Liner Experiment produced 1 documented research finding. 1977 LASL report listed fast liner experiment and gun injection experiment. Direct precursor to FRCHX and CFS-NM.
What facility hosted LASL Fast Liner Experiment? ▾
LASL Fast Liner Experiment was associated with LANL (operated).
What research findings mention LASL Fast Liner Experiment? ▾
LASL Fast Liner Experiment appears in 1 research analysis document, including "R608: LASL Fast Liner". 1977 LASL report listed fast liner experiment and gun injection experiment. Direct precursor to FRCHX and CFS-NM.
What are the alternative names or aliases for LASL Fast Liner Experiment? ▾
LASL Fast Liner Experiment is also known as: Fast Liner, LASL Fast Liner, and Fast Liner Experiment. These alternative names appear across different source documents and may reflect codenames, abbreviations, or historical references.
What external sources document LASL Fast Liner Experiment? ▾
LASL Fast Liner Experiment is documented by 1 external source, including 1 technical report. Notable references include "LASL Controlled Thermonuclear Research 1977".

Verified_Primary_Sources 1 SOURCES

primary osti.gov technical_report
LASL Controlled Thermonuclear Research 1977
Verifies: Fast liner experiment listed; gun injection experiment listed
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