Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD)
Glossary term: Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD)
01 Definition
02 Detailed_Analysis
The study of the magnetic properties of electrically conducting fluids, including plasmas. MHD equations describe the coupled dynamics of plasma and magnetic fields. The study of the magnetic properties of electrically conducting fluids, including plasmas. MHD equations describe the coupled dynamics of plasma and magnetic fields.
03 Key_Facts
- ▸ The study of the magnetic properties of electrically conducting fluids, including plasmas
- ▸ MHD equations describe the coupled dynamics of plasma and magnetic fields
- ▸ Role: Glossary term: Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD)
04 Deep_Dive_Intelligence
Overview
The study of the magnetic properties of electrically conducting fluids, including plasmas. MHD equations describe the coupled dynamics of plasma and magnetic fields.
Role: Glossary term: Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD)
Entity Type: Concept — Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
Technical Definition
The study of the magnetic properties of electrically conducting fluids, including plasmas. MHD equations describe the coupled dynamics of plasma and magnetic fields.
Related Concepts: Lundquist Number, MACH2
06 Related_Terms (2)
07 Related_Entities (4)
08 Timeline_Mentions (9)
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-physicsMACH2 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-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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