Plasma Liner Experiment (PLX)
Glossary term: Plasma Liner Experiment (PLX)
01 Definition
02 Detailed_Analysis
An experiment using converging plasma jets to form a spherically converging liner for MTF/MIF. PLX succeeded FRCHX in the LANL FRC/MTF lineage. An experiment using converging plasma jets to form a spherically converging liner for MTF/MIF. PLX succeeded FRCHX in the LANL FRC/MTF lineage. An experiment using converging plasma jets to form a spherically converging liner for MTF/MIF. PLX succeeded FRCHX in the LANL FRC/MTF lineage.
03 Key_Facts
- ▸ An experiment using converging plasma jets to form a spherically converging liner for MTF/MIF
- ▸ PLX succeeded FRCHX in the LANL FRC/MTF lineage
- ▸ Role: Glossary term: Plasma Liner Experiment (PLX)
04 Deep_Dive_Intelligence
Overview
An experiment using converging plasma jets to form a spherically converging liner for MTF/MIF. PLX succeeded FRCHX in the LANL FRC/MTF lineage.
Role: Glossary term: Plasma Liner Experiment (PLX)
Entity Type: Concept — Plasma Liner Experiment (PLX) is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
Technical Definition
An experiment using converging plasma jets to form a spherically converging liner for MTF/MIF. PLX succeeded FRCHX in the LANL FRC/MTF lineage.
06 Related_Terms (1)
07 Related_Entities (12)
08 Timeline_Mentions (10)
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-physicsLANL FRC/MTF Research Era
Los Alamos National Laboratory pioneers research into Field-Reversed Configurations (FRCs) and Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF).
fusion-physicsSandia 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-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-programsLANL adiabatic compression of FRCs
Foundational paper on compressive heating of FRC plasmas, later inherited by the CFR program.
fusion-researchFoundational FRC Compression Scaling Laws Published
M. Tuszewski et al. publish 'Adiabatic compression of elongated field-reversed configurations', establishing core heating mechanisms for MTF.
fusion-physicsTuszewski 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-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-programsLANL 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-physicsJoint US-Russian MAGO MTF collaboration begins
LANL and VNIIEF begin joint magnetized target fusion experiments using explosive pulsed power.
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Quick_Facts
- Category
- Fusion Physics
- Aliases
- Plasma Liner Experiment (PLX), plasma-liner-experiment-plx, PLX, plx
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- Related Terms
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- Timeline Events
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