Apparatus for magnetic and electrostatic confinement of plasma

    公开(公告)号:US08461762B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-11

    申请号:US12511266

    申请日:2009-07-29

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for containing plasma and forming a Field Reversed Configuration (FRC) magnetic topology are described in which plasma ions are contained magnetically in stable, non-adiabatic orbits in the FRC. Further, the electrons are contained electrostatically in a deep energy well, created by tuning an externally applied magnetic field. The simultaneous electrostatic confinement of electrons and magnetic confinement of ions avoids anomalous transport and facilitates classical containment of both electrons and ions. In this configuration, ions and electrons may have adequate density and temperature so that upon collisions ions are fused together by nuclear force, thus releasing fusion energy. Moreover, the fusion fuel plasmas that can be used with the present confinement system and method are not limited to neutronic fuels only, but also advantageously include advanced fuels.

    APPARATUS FOR MAGNETIC AND ELECTROSTATIC CONFINEMENT OF PLASMA
    3.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS FOR MAGNETIC AND ELECTROSTATIC CONFINEMENT OF PLASMA 有权
    用于等离子体的静电和静电容器的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20100181915A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-22

    申请号:US12511266

    申请日:2009-07-29

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for containing plasma and forming a Field Reversed Configuration (FRC) magnetic topology are described in which plasma ions are contained magnetically in stable, non-adiabatic orbits in the FRC. Further, the electrons are contained electrostatically in a deep energy well, created by tuning an externally applied magnetic field. The simultaneous electrostatic confinement of electrons and magnetic confinement of ions avoids anomalous transport and facilitates classical containment of both electrons and ions. In this configuration, ions and electrons may have adequate density and temperature so that upon collisions ions are fused together by nuclear force, thus releasing fusion energy. Moreover, the fusion fuel plasmas that can be used with the present confinement system and method are not limited to neutronic fuels only, but also advantageously include advanced fuels.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于容纳等离子体和形成场反转配置(FRC)磁拓扑的装置和方法,其中等离子体离子在FRC中的稳定的非绝热轨道中磁性地包含。 此外,电子被静电包含在深能量阱中,通过调谐外部施加的磁场而产生。 电子的同时静电限制和离子的磁约束避免了异常运输,并促进电子和离子的经典控制。 在这种结构中,离子和电子可以具有足够的密度和温度,使得在碰撞时,离子通过核力熔合在一起,从而释放出融合能。 此外,可以与本限制系统和方法一起使用的聚变燃料等离子体不仅限于中子燃料,而且还有利地包括先进的燃料。

    Plasma electric generation and propulsion system
    5.
    发明申请
    Plasma electric generation and propulsion system 审中-公开
    等离子发电和推进系统

    公开(公告)号:US20060198485A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-07

    申请号:US11371206

    申请日:2006-03-07

    CPC classification number: G21B1/052 Y02E30/122

    Abstract: A system and apparatus for controlled fusion in a field reversed configuration (FRC) magnetic topology and conversion of fusion product energies directly to electric power. Preferably, plasma ions are magnetically confined in the FRC while plasma electrons are electrostatically confined in a deep energy well, created by tuning an externally applied magnetic field. In this configuration, ions and electrons may have adequate density and temperature so that upon collisions they are fused together by the nuclear force, thus forming fusion products that emerge in the form of an annular beam. Energy is removed from the fusion product ions as they spiral past electrodes of an inverse cyclotron converter. Advantageously, the fusion fuel plasmas that can be used with the present confinement and energy conversion system include advanced (aneutronic) fuels.

    Abstract translation: 用于在场反向配置(FRC)磁拓扑中的受控融合并将融合产物能量直接转换为电力的系统和装置。 优选地,等离子体离子被磁力限制在FRC中,而等离子体电子通过调谐外部施加的磁场而被静电限制在深能量阱中。 在这种结构中,离子和电子可以具有足够的密度和温度,使得在碰撞时它们被核力熔合在一起,从而形成以环形束形式出现的熔融产物。 当它们旋转通过反向回旋加速器的电极时,能量从熔融产物离子中去除。 有利地,可以与本限制和能量转换系统一起使用的熔融燃料等离子体包括先进的(非经济的)燃料。

    FORMATION OF A FIELD REVERSED CONFIGURATION FOR MAGNETIC AND ELECTROSTATIC CONFINEMENT OF PLASMA
    6.
    发明申请
    FORMATION OF A FIELD REVERSED CONFIGURATION FOR MAGNETIC AND ELECTROSTATIC CONFINEMENT OF PLASMA 审中-公开
    形成用于等离子体的静电和静电放电的场反向配置

    公开(公告)号:US20100046687A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-25

    申请号:US12610884

    申请日:2009-11-02

    Abstract: A system and method for containing plasma and forming a Field Reversed Configuration (FRC) magnetic topology are described in which plasma ions are contained magnetically in stable, non-adiabatic orbits in the FRC. Further, the electrons are contained electrostatically in a deep energy well, created by tuning an externally applied magnetic field. The simultaneous electrostatic confinement of electrons and magnetic confinement of ions avoids anomalous transport and facilitates classical containment of both electrons and ions. In this configuration, ions and electrons may have adequate density and temperature so that upon collisions they are fused together by nuclear force, thus releasing fusion energy. Moreover, the fusion fuel plasmas that can be used with the present confinement system and method are not limited to neutronic fuels only, but also advantageously include advanced fuels.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于容纳等离子体并形成场反转配置(FRC)磁拓扑的系统和方法,其中等离子体离子在FRC中的稳定的非绝热轨道中磁性地包含。 此外,电子被静电包含在深能量阱中,通过调谐外部施加的磁场而产生。 电子的同时静电限制和离子的磁约束避免了异常运输,并促进电子和离子的经典控制。 在这种结构中,离子和电子可以具有足够的密度和温度,使得在碰撞时它们通过核力熔合在一起,从而释放聚变能。 此外,可以与本限制系统和方法一起使用的聚变燃料等离子体不仅限于中子燃料,而且还有利地包括先进的燃料。

    LIQUID DISPENSER
    7.
    发明申请
    LIQUID DISPENSER 审中-公开
    液体分配器

    公开(公告)号:US20080264974A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-30

    申请号:US12111018

    申请日:2008-04-28

    CPC classification number: B05B11/007 B05B11/30

    Abstract: A liquid dispenser apparatus includes a container for housing a liquid, and a spout assembly for dispensing spouts of the liquid from the container. The spout assembly includes a stopping member for stopping dripping of the liquid after each dispensing, thereby allowing the spout assembly to face substantially toward a ground level to avoid splashing a user with liquids.

    Abstract translation: 液体分配器装置包括用于容纳液体的容器和用于从容器分配液体的喷口的喷口组件。 喷口组件包括用于在每次分配之后停止液体滴落的止动构件,从而允许喷口组件基本上面向地面水平,以避免使用者溅入液体。

    Formation of a field reversed configuration for magnetic and electrostatic confinement of plasma
    9.
    发明授权
    Formation of a field reversed configuration for magnetic and electrostatic confinement of plasma 有权
    形成等离子体的磁静电约束的场反转配置

    公开(公告)号:US07180242B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-02-20

    申请号:US11134776

    申请日:2005-05-19

    Abstract: A system and method for containing plasma and forming a Field Reversed Configuration (FRC) magnetic topology are described in which plasma ions are contained magnetically in stable, non-adiabatic orbits in the FRC. Further, the electrons are contained electrostatically in a deep energy well, created by tuning an externally applied magnetic field. The simultaneous electrostatic confinement of electrons and magnetic confinement of ions avoids anomalous transport and facilitates classical containment of both electrons and ions. In this configuration, ions and electrons may have adequate density and temperature so that upon collisions they are fused together by nuclear force, thus releasing fusion energy. Moreover, the fusion fuel plasmas that can be used with the present confinement system and method are not limited to neutronic fuels only, but also advantageously include advanced fuels.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于容纳等离子体并形成场反转配置(FRC)磁拓扑的系统和方法,其中等离子体离子在FRC中的稳定的非绝热轨道中磁性地包含。 此外,电子被静电包含在深能量阱中,通过调谐外部施加的磁场而产生。 电子的同时静电限制和离子的磁约束避免了异常运输,并促进电子和离子的经典控制。 在这种结构中,离子和电子可以具有足够的密度和温度,使得在碰撞时它们通过核力熔合在一起,从而释放聚变能。 此外,可以与本限制系统和方法一起使用的聚变燃料等离子体不仅限于中子燃料,而且还有利地包括先进的燃料。

    Apparatus for magnetic and electrostatic confinement of plasma

    公开(公告)号:US07129656B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-31

    申请号:US11173204

    申请日:2005-07-01

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for containing plasma and forming a Field Reversed Configuration (FRC) magnetic topology are described in which plasma ions are contained magnetically in stable, non-adiabatic orbits in the FRC. Further, the electrons are contained electrostatically in a deep energy well, created by tuning an externally applied magnetic field. The simultaneous electrostatic confinement of electrons and magnetic confinement of ions avoids anomalous transport and facilitates classical containment of both electrons and ions. In this configuration, ions and electrons may have adequate density and temperature so that upon collisions they are fused together by nuclear force, thus releasing fusion energy. Moreover, the fusion fuel plasmas that can be used with the present confinement system and method are not limited to neutronic fuels only, but also advantageously include advanced fuels.

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