MACH2 Code
MACH2 Code
01 Executive_Summary
MACH2 is a 2.5D MHD (magnetohydrodynamic) simulation code used for both weapons (MARAUDER) and fusion (FRX-L) applications. MACH2 is one of the seven dual-use technologies documented in the investigation — a single simulation code spanning weapons and fusion domains. The code was used at AFRL for MARAUDER simulations and at LANL for FRX-L FRC target simulations.
02 Definition
03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence
Overview
MACH2 is a 2.5D magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) simulation code developed for pulsed power and compact toroid simulations. MACH2 simulates the formation, acceleration, and compression of compact toroids in magnetic and electric field configurations.
Dual-Use Application
MACH2 is one of the seven dual-use technologies in the investigation:
- Weapons application: MACH2 was used at AFRL for MARAUDER compact toroid acceleration simulations.
- Fusion application: MACH2 was used at LANL for FRX-L FRC target formation and compression simulations.
This is a direct example of a single technology serving both weapons and fusion purposes — the code that simulates compact toroid weapons also simulates compact toroid fusion targets.
05 Related_Entities (2)
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06 Research_Findings (1)
MACH2 used for MARAUDER (weapons) and FRX-L (fusion). Dual-use simulation code.
07 Key_Findings
- ▸ Weapons application: MACH2 was used at AFRL for MARAUDER compact toroid acceleration simulations.
- ▸ Fusion application: MACH2 was used at LANL for FRX-L FRC target formation and compression simulations.
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