MAGO
Joint US-Russian (LANL/VNIIEF) Magnetized Target Fusion experiment (1994-2000s) using explosive pulsed power to demonstrate plasma preheating and compression.
01 Definition
Joint US-Russian (LANL/VNIIEF) Magnetized Target Fusion experiment (1994-2000s) using explosive pulsed power to demonstrate plasma preheating and compression.
02 Detailed_Analysis
Joint US-Russian (LANL/VNIIEF) Magnetized Target Fusion experiment (1994-2000s) using explosive pulsed power to demonstrate plasma preheating and compression. Joint US-Russian (LANL/VNIIEF) Magnetized Target Fusion experiment (1994-2000s) using explosive pulsed power to demonstrate plasma preheating and compression.
03 Key_Facts
- ▸ Joint US-Russian (LANL/VNIIEF) Magnetized Target Fusion experiment (1994-2000s) using explosive pulsed power to demonstrate plasma preheating and compression
04 Deep_Dive_Intelligence
Overview
Joint US-Russian (LANL/VNIIEF) Magnetized Target Fusion experiment (1994-2000s) using explosive pulsed power to demonstrate plasma preheating and compression.
Role: Glossary term: MAGO
Entity Type: Concept — MAGO is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
Technical Definition
Joint US-Russian (LANL/VNIIEF) Magnetized Target Fusion experiment (1994-2000s) using explosive pulsed power to demonstrate plasma preheating and compression.
06 Related_Terms (1)
07 Related_Entities (12)
08 Timeline_Mentions (10)
Project Sherwood established
The U.S. AEC's classified controlled-fusion program begins at LANL and partner labs.
historical-contextChristofilos Astron experiment at LLNL
The Astron experiment established the field-reversed configuration geometry that prefigured modern FRC research.
historical-contextLDRD Funding Established at LANL
The Laboratory-Directed Research and Development (LDRD) program is established to fund forefront science relevant to NNSA and DOE missions.
historical-contextDiscovery of FRC Anomalous Stability
Experiments at LANL discover that Field-Reversed Configurations (FRCs) are significantly more stable than predicted by MHD theory.
fusion-physicsAstron experiment funding cancelled at LLNL
16-year project ends without achieving field reversal. Compact torus concept disperses to spheromak and FRC research.
historical-contextChristofilos Astron experiment cancelled at LLNL
17-year Astron project ends. Field reversal concept disperses to LANL (FRC) and LLNL/PPPL (spheromak).
historical-contextVallée develops Control System Theory (1970s): UAP as meta-system of communication, not just 'visitors from another star'
Most influential UAP theoretical framework. Control system for human consciousness. Meta-system of communication. Adapts to culture. Open or closed? Six-layer model with Davis.
uap-researchFoundational FRC Research at LANL
Los Alamos National Laboratory establishes the scientific bedrock for Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) physics through the FRX experiment series.
fusion-physicsLANL Field-Reversed Experiment (FRX) Series
Foundational research at Los Alamos National Laboratory (FRX-A, B, C) masters the control of the n=2 rotational instability in FRCs using quadrupole magnetic fields.
fusion-physicsFoundational 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
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