Title :
Applications of rep-ratable mass accelerators (such as MAID)
Author :
Tidman, D.A. ; Goldstein, S.A.
Author_Institution :
GT-Devices, Alexandria, VA
fDate :
1/1/1982 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Several applications of mass-accelerators are discussed with an emphasis on impact fusion as one of the most ambitious goals for such devices. Many applications require that the accelerator be capable of being repetitively fired.
Keywords :
Electromagnetic propulsion; Inertial confinement; Plasma pinch; Acceleration; Ducts; Explosions; Inductors; Plasma accelerators; Plasma devices; Plasma properties; Projectiles; Propulsion; Stability;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMAG.1982.1061797
