Magnetic Reynolds Number
A dimensionless number measuring the relative importance of advection to diffusion of magnetic fields in a conducting fluid.
01 Definition
A dimensionless number measuring the relative importance of advection to diffusion of magnetic fields in a conducting fluid. Related to the Lundquist number.
02 Detailed_Analysis
A dimensionless number measuring the relative importance of advection to diffusion of magnetic fields in a conducting fluid. Related to the Lundquist number. A dimensionless number measuring the relative importance of advection to diffusion of magnetic fields in a conducting fluid. Related to the Lundquist number.
03 Key_Facts
- ▸ A dimensionless number measuring the relative importance of advection to diffusion of magnetic fields in a conducting fluid
04 Deep_Dive_Intelligence
Overview
A dimensionless number measuring the relative importance of advection to diffusion of magnetic fields in a conducting fluid. Related to the Lundquist number.
Role: Glossary term: Magnetic Reynolds Number
Entity Type: Concept — Magnetic Reynolds Number is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
Technical Definition
A dimensionless number measuring the relative importance of advection to diffusion of magnetic fields in a conducting fluid. Related to the Lundquist number.
Related Concepts: Lundquist Number, MHD
06 Related_Terms (1)
07 Related_Entities (4)
08 Timeline_Mentions (8)
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-physicsAFRL 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-researchMHD Energy Bypass Research Published
Theresa L. Benyo of NASA Glenn Research Center publishes a thermodynamic cycle analysis on MHD energy bypass for supersonic turbojet engines, extending operating ranges to Mach 7.0.
fusion-physicsMH370 three orb event (March 8, 2014): first documented operational use of Trivergence Protocol, three FRC plasma orbs, Gorgon Stare + MQ-9 footage
Three FRC plasma orbs intercepted MH370 near Nicobar Islands. Gorgon Stare + MQ-9 footage. FRC/p-B11/Polywell/YBCO. Trivergence Protocol. Asset denial (Freescale engineers). AFRL connection.
uap-researchPLX demonstrates spherical plasma liner formation
36 jets form argon liner. Tangled field target avoids FRC/spheromak instabilities. Physics of Plasmas publication.
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Quick_Facts
- Category
- Fusion Physics
- Aliases
- Magnetic Reynolds Number, magnetic-reynolds-number
- Sources
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- Related Terms
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- Graph Entities
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- Timeline Events
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