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MAGO

EXPERIMENT UNCLASSIFIED // DECLASSIFIED Also: MAGO experiment

01 Executive_Summary

Joint US-Russian Magnetized Target Fusion experiment (1994-2000s) conducted by Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Experimental Physics (VNIIEF, Sarov/Arzamas-16). MAGO demonstrated plasma preheating and compression for MTF using explosive pulsed power, establishing the feasibility of the magnetized-target intermediate-density fusion regime. The collaboration was a rare post-Cold-War US-Russian scientific venture documented in LANL technical reports.

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

Joint US-Russian Magnetized Target Fusion experiment (1994-2000s) conducted by Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Experimental Physics (VNIIEF, Sarov/Arzamas-16). MAGO demonstrated plasma preheating and compression for MTF using explosive pulsed power, establishing the feasibility of the magnetized-target intermediate-density fusion regime. The collaboration was a rare post-Cold-War US-Russian scientific venture documented in LANL technical reports.

Entity Type: Experiment — MAGO is a scientific experiment or test program.

Research Findings

MAGO appears in 3 research analysis documents:

LANL MagnetizedTargetFusion 1994:

Findings: LANL Magnetizedtargetfusion 1994

Source PDF: [LANL - Magnetized Target Fusion: An Ultrahigh Energy Approach in an Unexplored Parameter Space (1994)](/archive/LANL_MagnetizedTargetFusion_1994) Date range: 1970-1994 Source org: LANL

Summary

This 1994 report by Los Alamos National Laboratory and the All-Russian Scientific Institute for Experimental Physics explores Magnetized Ta...

LANL MagnetizedTargetFusion 1994:

Findings: LANL Magnetizedtargetfusion 1994

Source PDF: [LANL - Magnetized Target Fusion: An Ultrahigh Energy Approach in an Unexplored Parameter Space (1994)](/archive/LANL_MagnetizedTargetFusion_1994) Date range: 1970-1994 Source org: LANL

Summary

This 1994 report by Los Alamos National Laboratory and the All-Russian Scientific Institute for Experimental Physics explores Magnetized Ta...

LANL Magnetized Target Fusion 1996:

Findings: LANL Magnetized Target Fusion 1996

Source PDF: [LANL Computational and Experimental Investigation of Magnetized Target Fusion 1996](/archive/LANL_Magnetized_Target_Fusion_1996) Date range: 1979-1996 Source org: LANL

Summary

Produced by Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1996, this report details computational and experimental research into Magnetized Target ...

Source Documents

Intelligence derived from 2 source documents:

  • LANL MagnetizedTargetFusion 1994: This report explores Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) as an intermediate approach between inertial and magnetic confinement, utilizing explosive pulsed power to preheat and magnetize fusion fuel. It hig
  • LANL Magnetized Target Fusion 1996

06 Research_Findings (3)

Finding LANL_MagnetizedTargetFusion_1994.md

# Findings: LANL Magnetizedtargetfusion 1994 **Source PDF:** `LANL_MagnetizedTargetFusion_1994.pdf` **Date range:** 1970-1994 **Source org:** LANL ## Summary This 1994 report by Los Alamos National Laboratory and the All-Russian Scientific Institute for Experimental Physics explores Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) as an intermediate approach to fusion energy using explosive pulsed power. The document details the joint US-Russian MAGO experiment, which aims to demonstrate the feasibility of pl

View Source PDF → LANL - Magnetized Target Fusion: An Ultrahigh Energy Approach in an Unexplored Parameter Space (1994)
experiment LANL_MagnetizedTargetFusion_1994.md

# Findings: LANL Magnetizedtargetfusion 1994 **Source PDF:** `LANL_MagnetizedTargetFusion_1994.pdf` **Date range:** 1970-1994 **Source org:** LANL ## Summary This 1994 report by Los Alamos National Laboratory and the All-Russian Scientific Institute for Experimental Physics explores Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) as an intermediate approach to fusion energy using explosive pulsed power. The document details the joint US-Russian MAGO experiment, which aims to demonstrate the feasibility of pl

View Source PDF → LANL - Magnetized Target Fusion: An Ultrahigh Energy Approach in an Unexplored Parameter Space (1994)
Finding LANL_Magnetized_Target_Fusion_1996.md

# Findings: LANL Magnetized Target Fusion 1996 **Source PDF:** `LANL_Magnetized_Target_Fusion_1996.pdf` **Date range:** 1979-1996 **Source org:** LANL ## Summary Produced by Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1996, this report details computational and experimental research into Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF), an approach intermediate between magnetic and inertial confinement. The study evaluates candidate target plasmas, specifically the Russian-originated 'MAGO' scheme and deuterium-fiber-i

View Source PDF → LANL Computational and Experimental Investigation of Magnetized Target Fusion 1996

07 Key_Findings

  • ▸ Entity Type: Experiment — MAGO is a scientific experiment or test program.
  • ▸ LANL MagnetizedTargetFusion 1994:
  • ▸ Source PDF: `LANL_MagnetizedTargetFusion_1994.pdf`
  • ▸ LANL MagnetizedTargetFusion 1994:
  • ▸ Source PDF: `LANL_MagnetizedTargetFusion_1994.pdf`

09 Timeline_Mentions (6)

1975

Vallée develops Control System Theory (1970s): UAP as meta-system of communication, not just 'visitors from another star'

Most influential UAP theoretical framework. Control system for human consciousness. Meta-system of communication. Adapts to culture. Open or closed? Six-layer model with Davis.

uap-research
1979

MAGO project begins at VNIIEF (Russian nuclear weapons lab)

Russian MTF program at weapons lab. Communist Party decree. Same dual-use pattern as US.

defense-programs
1992

Joint US-Russian MAGO MTF collaboration begins

LANL and VNIIEF begin joint magnetized target fusion experiments using explosive pulsed power.

international-programs
1994

Joint US-Russian MAGO MTF experiment begins

LANL-VNIIEF joint magnetized target fusion experiment using explosive pulsed power.

fusion-research
1994

US/Russian MTF Collaboration (MAGO)

Irvin R. Lindemuth of LANL reports on a joint effort with the Russian Scientific Institute for Experimental Physics (VNIIEF) using the MAGO experiment to produce energetic magnetized plasma.

defense-programs
1996

US-Russian MAGO Collaboration

Los Alamos and VNIIEF conduct joint explosive-pulsed-power-driven MAGO experiments to investigate Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF).

historical-context
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10 FAQ

What is MAGO? ▾
Joint US-Russian Magnetized Target Fusion experiment (1994-2000s) conducted by Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Experimental Physics (VNIIEF, Sarov/Arzamas-16). MAGO demonstrated plasma preheating and compression for MTF using explosive pulsed power, establishing the feasibility of the magnetized-target intermediate-density fusion regime. The collaboration was a rare post-Cold-War US-Russian scientific venture documented in LANL technical reports.
When did MAGO appear in the research timeline? ▾
MAGO is referenced in 6 timeline events, including "Vallée develops Control System Theory (1970s): UAP as meta-system of communication, not just 'visitors from another star'" (1975). The full timeline provides chronological context for all documented activities.
What source documents are available for MAGO? ▾
2 source documents are available in the research archive, including primary source PDFs from defense research collections. These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the intelligence assessment.
What does the deep dive analysis reveal about MAGO? ▾
The deep dive intelligence assessment provides a comprehensive analysis of MAGO, covering strategic role, network connections, and operational significance. The analysis is derived from 2 primary source documents and cross-referenced with the network graph.

Source_Documents 2 FILES

LANL MagnetizedTargetFusion 1994
This report explores Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) as an intermediate approach between inertial and magnetic confinement, utilizing explosive pulsed power to preheat and magnetize fusion fuel. It highlights a collaborative effort between Los Alamos National Laboratory and the All-Russian Scientific Institute for Experimental Physics (VNIIEF) on the MAGO experiment, which leverages high-energy magnetic flux compression. The results suggest that MTF can access fusion ignition at significantly lower implosion velocities and power intensities than traditional methods.
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LANL Magnetized Target Fusion 1996
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Last updated: 2026-08-09