Engineering of the Magnetized Target Fusion Propulsion System

Statham, G.; White, S.; Adams, Robert B.; Alexander, Reginald; Fincher, S.; Polsgrove, Tara

doi:10.2514/6.2003-4526

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“…Statham 12 discusses the magnetized target fusion with plasma beams (MTFB). Two spheromak plasmas are generated by theta pinch devices.…”

Section: Iid Magnetic Target Fusion With Plasma Beamsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Magnetic Fusion Engine

Gorelenkov¹,

Zakharov²,

Paluszek³

et al. 2007

43rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference &Amp;amp; Exhibit

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A new concept for an interplanetary and interstellar missions is discussed, which is based on a compact spherical tokamak fusion reactor and can potentially revolutionize human space flights by providing safe and affordable in-space transportation. The goal of this paper is an assessment of the concept employing the recent advances in fusion research. This concept, in contrast to other fusion concepts, utilizes the natural drift motion of charged particles in order to create a directed flux of energetic particles. The momentum of either energetic positive particles or fusion neutrons can be used either directly for propulsion or to heat the hydrogen propellant. One-way trip times are expected to be on a short time scale, such as one to three months for the trip to Mars. Both the exhaust velocity and thrust of the engine may be modulated. This permits the engine to be optimized for a wide variety of missions.

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“…Statham 12 discusses the magnetized target fusion with plasma beams (MTFB). Two spheromak plasmas are generated by theta pinch devices.…”

Section: Iid Magnetic Target Fusion With Plasma Beamsmentioning

confidence: 99%