MACH2
A magnetohydrodynamic simulation code used by NumerEx LLC to model FRCHX, MAGO, and explosive flux-compression generators for LANL/AFRL.
01 Definition
A magnetohydrodynamic simulation code used by NumerEx LLC to model FRCHX, MAGO, and explosive flux-compression generators for LANL/AFRL.
02 Detailed_Analysis
A magnetohydrodynamic simulation code used by NumerEx LLC to model FRCHX, MAGO, and explosive flux-compression generators for LANL/AFRL. A magnetohydrodynamic simulation code used by NumerEx LLC to model FRCHX, MAGO, and explosive flux-compression generators for LANL/AFRL. A magnetohydrodynamic simulation code used by NumerEx LLC to model FRCHX, MAGO, and explosive flux-compression generators for LANL/AFRL.
03 Key_Facts
- ▸ A magnetohydrodynamic simulation code used by NumerEx LLC to model FRCHX, MAGO, and explosive flux-compression generators for LANL/AFRL
04 Deep_Dive_Intelligence
Overview
A magnetohydrodynamic simulation code used by NumerEx LLC to model FRCHX, MAGO, and explosive flux-compression generators for LANL/AFRL.
Role: Glossary term: MACH2
Entity Type: Concept — MACH2 is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
Technical Definition
A magnetohydrodynamic simulation code used by NumerEx LLC to model FRCHX, MAGO, and explosive flux-compression generators for LANL/AFRL.
06 Related_Terms (1)
07 Related_Entities (10)
08 Timeline_Mentions (10)
Discovery of FRC Anomalous Stability
Experiments at LANL discover that Field-Reversed Configurations (FRCs) are significantly more stable than predicted by MHD theory.
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-programsDiscovery of Anomalous FRC Stability
LANL experiments FRX-A and FRX-B reveal FRCs are stable 100x longer than MHD theory predicts, though limited by n=2 rotational instabilities.
fusion-physicsFRX-B Operations and Anomalous Stability Discovery
Upgraded experiment FRX-B identifies the n=2 rotational instability and discovers that FRCs are 100x more stable than MHD theory predicts.
fusion-physicsMARAUDER 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-programsMARAUDER (August 1993): USAF compact toroid weapon, 100 billion g acceleration, Shiva Star, went dark mid-1990s
USAF Phillips Lab compact toroid weapon. 100 billion g acceleration. 9.5 MJ Shiva Star. 'Not a fusion program' — weapons. Physics identical to FRC. Went dark mid-1990s. Lineage: SHIVA I → MARAUDER → F
uap-researchMACH2 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-physicsFRX-L experiment begins at LANL
FRX-L theta-pinch FRC experiment for magnetized target fusion.
fusion-researchAFRL DPF paper (Feb 2006): 'pulsed-train plasmoid weapons,' 'gravity or time-distorting devices,' Q=3-6 overunity, gigawatts — the smoking gun
AFRL paper ADA446973. Aneutronic p-B11 DPF fusion. Q=3-6 → gigawatts. Explicitly mentions 'plasmoid weapons' and 'gravity/time-distorting devices.' SSTO military aerospace vehicle. MHD propulsion. Tim
uap-researchFRCHX Operations at AFRL
The Field-Reversed Configuration Heating Experiment (FRCHX) is conducted at the Air Force Research Laboratory but is stalled by FRC lifetime issues.
defense-programs09 FAQ
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Quick_Facts
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- Concepts
- Aliases
- MACH2, mach2
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- Related Terms
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