Flux Compression Generator
Glossary term: Flux Compression Generator
01 Definition
02 Detailed_Analysis
A device that compresses magnetic flux (and thus amplifies current/voltage) using explosives. NumerEx modeled explosive flux-compression generators with the MACH2 code for LANL. A device that compresses magnetic flux (and thus amplifies current/voltage) using explosives. NumerEx modeled explosive flux-compression generators with the MACH2 code for LANL.
03 Key_Facts
- ▸ A device that compresses magnetic flux (and thus amplifies current/voltage) using explosives
- ▸ NumerEx modeled explosive flux-compression generators with the MACH2 code for LANL
- ▸ Role: Glossary term: Flux Compression Generator
04 Deep_Dive_Intelligence
Overview
A device that compresses magnetic flux (and thus amplifies current/voltage) using explosives. NumerEx modeled explosive flux-compression generators with the MACH2 code for LANL.
Role: Glossary term: Flux Compression Generator
Entity Type: Concept — Flux Compression Generator is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
Technical Definition
A device that compresses magnetic flux (and thus amplifies current/voltage) using explosives. NumerEx modeled explosive flux-compression generators with the MACH2 code for LANL.
Related Concepts: Pulsed Power, NumerEx, MACH2
06 Related_Terms (2)
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-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-programsKrasik Emigrates to Israel
Professor Yakov Krasik moves from the Soviet Union to the Weizmann Institute of Science, facilitating the transfer of Soviet pulsed power expertise to the West.
personnelJoint US-Russian MAGO MTF collaboration begins
LANL and VNIIEF begin joint magnetized target fusion experiments using explosive pulsed power.
international-programsMACH2 Explosive Model Developed
John J. Watrous and Michael H. Frese of NumerEx develop a dynamic explosive model for the MACH2 code to simulate explosive magnetic flux compression generators for LANL.
fusion-physicsJoint US-Russian MAGO MTF experiment begins
LANL-VNIIEF joint magnetized target fusion experiment using explosive pulsed power.
fusion-researchTechnion P4 Laboratory Established
Professor Krasik establishes the Plasma and Pulsed Power (P4) Laboratory at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.
fusion-physicsHEPPC Development
General Atomics announces the High Energy Pulsed Power Container (HEPPC), doubling energy density via world-record capacitors.
fusion-physicsIEEE Pulsed Power and Plasma Science Conference
Global conference held in Orlando, Florida, featuring sessions on computational plasma physics and pulsed power applications.
fusion-physicsArmy MFC Generator Presentation
Dr. George Vunni of the US Army Research Laboratory presents on compact explosively-driven magnetic flux compression generators.
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Quick_Facts
- Category
- Propulsion
- Aliases
- Flux Compression Generator, flux-compression-generator
- Sources
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- Related Terms
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- Graph Entities
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- Timeline Events
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