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HyperJet Fusion

A company pursuing plasma-jet-driven magneto-inertial fusion (PJMIF) using converging plasma guns to compress an FRC target.

Organizations Also: HyperJet Fusion, hyperjet-fusion Has Dossier → 9 sources

01 Definition

A company pursuing plasma-jet-driven magneto-inertial fusion (PJMIF) using converging plasma guns to compress an FRC target.

02 Detailed_Analysis

A company pursuing plasma-jet-driven magneto-inertial fusion (PJMIF) using converging plasma guns to compress an FRC target. A company pursuing plasma-jet-driven magneto-inertial fusion (PJMIF) using converging plasma guns to compress an FRC target. A company pursuing plasma-jet-driven magneto-inertial fusion (PJMIF) using converging plasma guns to compress an FRC target.

03 Key_Facts

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04 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

A company pursuing plasma-jet-driven magneto-inertial fusion (PJMIF) using converging plasma guns to compress an FRC target.

Role: Glossary term: HyperJet Fusion

Entity Type: Concept — HyperJet Fusion is a technical concept or theoretical framework.


Technical Definition

A company pursuing plasma-jet-driven magneto-inertial fusion (PJMIF) using converging plasma guns to compress an FRC target.


Related Concepts: MTF, MIF, PLX

07 Related_Entities (9)

08 Timeline_Mentions (10)

1975

Foundational 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-physics
1975

LANL FRC/MTF Research Era

Los Alamos National Laboratory pioneers research into Field-Reversed Configurations (FRCs) and Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF).

fusion-physics
1977

Sandia 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-physics
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
1983

LANL adiabatic compression of FRCs

Foundational paper on compressive heating of FRC plasmas, later inherited by the CFR program.

fusion-research
1983

Foundational FRC Compression Scaling Laws Published

M. Tuszewski et al. publish 'Adiabatic compression of elongated field-reversed configurations', establishing core heating mechanisms for MTF.

fusion-physics
1988

Tuszewski Publishes Canonical FRC Review

M. Tuszewski publishes the definitive 'Field reversed configurations' in Nuclear Fusion, serving as the scientific bedrock for the LANL MTF program.

fusion-physics
1990

MARAUDER 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-programs
1990s

LANL 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.

fusion-physics
1992

Joint US-Russian MAGO MTF collaboration begins

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

international-programs
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09 FAQ

What is HyperJet Fusion?
A company pursuing plasma-jet-driven magneto-inertial fusion (PJMIF) using converging plasma guns to compress an FRC target.
Why does HyperJet Fusion matter?
A company pursuing plasma-jet-driven magneto-inertial fusion (PJMIF) using converging plasma guns to compress an FRC target.
When did HyperJet Fusion appear in the research timeline?
HyperJet Fusion is referenced in 10 timeline events, including "Foundational FRC and MTF Research at LANL" (1975). The timeline provides chronological context for the development and application of this concept.
Which entities are associated with HyperJet Fusion?
9 entities are associated with HyperJet Fusion in the network graph, including Air Force Research Laboratory, Dr. Thomas Intrator, US Patent 8,537,958 (General Fusion CT Compression). Explore the network graph for full relationship mapping.
Is there a detailed dossier for HyperJet Fusion?
Yes, HyperJet Fusion has a comprehensive intelligence dossier with deep dive analysis, source documents, and network connections. View the full dossier for complete intelligence assessment.