Microbeam scars bolster 100-micron radius of plasmoids
Jun 04, 2011Reprinted from the LPPX June 2, 2011 Report:
Theory and Goals
LPP's goal is to use a Dense Plasma Focus ("DPF") with pB11 fuel to achieve net energy from fusion. Behind this goal are several theories that need to be tested. the DPF leverages, rather than fights, plasma instabilities; x-ray emissions are managed with the quantum magnetic field effect (QMFE); LPP’s patented photo-electric conversion device recaptures lost x-ray energy; an initial axial magnetic field optimizes efficiency of energy transfer. The issues are described in this peer reviewed JOFE article and, for a more general audience, in this DPF Film.
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LPP and Warsaw Results
Feb 10, 2011From LPP’s February 7, 2011 report: Pulling it all together: New results from LPP together with a freshly released publication from Warsaw yield greater understanding of plasmoid formation and the path towards higher fusion yield
Anisotropy measurements as evidence for plasmoid
Feb 10, 2011From LPP’s February 7, 2011 report: New anisotropy measurements show more evidence for plasmoid origin of fusion reactions
A high resolution plasmoid image
Feb 10, 2011From LPP’s February 7, 2011 report: More evidence for high energy efficiency—a high resolution plasmoid image.
High energy efficiency demonstrated by first ion beam measurement
Feb 09, 2011Per LPP: “In an eventful January in the lab, we have seen evidence for the first time that we have achieved high efficiency of energy transfer into the plasmoid and the beam. More than 15% of total bank energy, over 8 kJ, passed through to the beams.”
Demonstrating over 100 keV confinement in a dense plasma
Jan 11, 2011From LPP’s December 30, 2010 report. Further explanation of this is in the Press Release.
More results from axial field coil
Sep 15, 2010We have returned to testing the axial field coil, which we think can control the angular momentum and thus the size of the plasmoid.
(From LPP’s September Report.)
Anode erosion and electron beam energy estimates
Apr 14, 2010LPP has just started sending out technical reports to supplement the monthly reports, as many would like to know the technical details. Unfortunately, this may be a bit confusing. Those not interested in the details need not read further. In general, these reports will be elaborations on points already mentioned in the monthly report.
The significance of this anode report is as follows; it is basically good news in that it shows we are converting a lot of the energy into the beam. The erosion will decrease, we expect, when the electron energy gets higher and the beam penetrates more into the copper, dispersing the energy better.
Significance of first shots and pinch, and note on process
Nov 05, 2009Eric Lerner summarizes the significance of first shots and pinch as follows:
Brzosko Reports Repeatable Functioning of DPF
Mar 16, 2008Dr. Jan Brzosko reports that the DPF can function in a highly repeatable manner.
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