Capacitor Bank
An array of electrical capacitors used to store and rapidly discharge large amounts of energy for pulsed-power applications.
01 Definition
An array of electrical capacitors used to store and rapidly discharge large amounts of energy for pulsed-power applications. In fusion research, capacitor banks power theta-pinch coils, liner implosions, and plasma guns. The Shiva Star facility's capacitor bank stores up to 10 MJ at voltages exceeding 100 kV, discharging in 1–10 microseconds.
03 Key_Facts
- ▸ An array of electrical capacitors used to store and rapidly discharge large amounts of energy for pulsed-power applications
- ▸ In fusion research, capacitor banks power theta-pinch coils, liner implosions, and plasma guns
- ▸ The Shiva Star facility's capacitor bank stores up to 10 MJ at voltages exceeding 100 kV, discharging in 1–10 microseconds
- ▸ Related Concepts: Shiva Star, Pulsed Power, Theta Pinch, Magnetized Target Fusion
04 Deep_Dive_Intelligence
Overview
An array of electrical capacitors used to store and rapidly discharge large amounts of energy for pulsed-power applications. In fusion research, capacitor banks power theta-pinch coils, liner implosions, and plasma guns. The Shiva Star facility's capacitor bank stores up to 10 MJ at voltages exceeding 100 kV, discharging in 1–10 microseconds.
Role: Glossary term: Capacitor Bank
Entity Type: Concept — Capacitor Bank is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
Technical Definition
An array of electrical capacitors used to store and rapidly discharge large amounts of energy for pulsed-power applications. In fusion research, capacitor banks power theta-pinch coils, liner implosions, and plasma guns. The Shiva Star facility's capacitor bank stores up to 10 MJ at voltages exceeding 100 kV, discharging in 1–10 microseconds.
Related Concepts: Shiva Star, Pulsed Power, Theta Pinch, Magnetized Target Fusion
06 Related_Terms (4)
07 Related_Entities (12)
08 Timeline_Mentions (10)
Pulsed Power Technology Growth
Pulsed power technology begins rapid development, supported by the Atomic Energy Commission and Defense Nuclear Agency for radiation source testing.
fusion-physicsFoundational FRC and MTF Research at LANL
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) pioneers research into Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) and Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF), establishing the scientific pedigree for future compact fusion progr
fusion-physicsLANL FRC/MTF Research Era
Los Alamos National Laboratory pioneers research into Field-Reversed Configurations (FRCs) and Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF).
fusion-physicsScylla I-C Theta Pinch Experiments
Kenneth F. McKenna reports on basic plasma physics and advanced concepts using the Scylla I-C linear theta pinch at Los Alamos.
fusion-physicsSandia Phi-target Work Published
Sandia National Laboratory publishes early reports on Phi-target work, which remains a primary example of an integrated Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) experiment.
fusion-physicsMAGO project begins at VNIIEF (Russian nuclear weapons lab)
Russian MTF program at weapons lab. Communist Party decree. Same dual-use pattern as US.
defense-programsFRX-C experiment begins operation at LANL
FRX-C demonstrates R² confinement scaling — foundational FRC physics. Beta highest of any fusion confinement.
fusion-researchReagan launches SDI — Shiva Star re-directed to 'Star Wars'
SDI directed energy: x-ray laser, FEL, NPB, Brilliant Pebbles. Shiva Star → MARAUDER precursor.
defense-programsMARAUDER program begins — AFRL fires compact toroid plasmoids as weapons
Shiva Star facility. 100 billion g acceleration. Explicitly NOT fusion. Same facility as FRCHX. The critical link.
defense-programsLANL FRC and MTF Research Lineage
Los Alamos National Laboratory conducts foundational research into Field-Reversed Configuration and Magnetized Target Fusion, including the FRX-L experiment.
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Quick_Facts
- Category
- Fusion Physics
- Aliases
- Capacitor Bank, capacitor-bank
- Sources
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- Related Terms
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- Timeline Events
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