Research
Pulsed High Density Fusion Experiment
The PHDX is a staged program to explore magneto-kinetic compression of a Field Reversed Configuration (FRC ) in a large (0.4 m radius), high voltage θ-pinch chamber, accelerating and compressing the FRC through a series of small radius sections. The goal of the PHD experiment is to compress and confine a very hot and dense plasma long enough to demonstrate a scaling law consistent with a viable power plant. This concept is unique in it's ultimate reliance on cyclical operation with an attractive linear flow geometry.
Electrodeless Lorentz Force Thruster
The goal of the Electrodeless Lorentz Force Thruster (ELF) program is to develop a new type of plasma thruster that is capable of efficiently accelerating virtually any type of propellant to high velocities (10000-40000 m/s), and is capable of high power operation (>100 kW). It's simple electrodeless design is inherently lightweight with a virtually limitless operation lifetime.