Accession Number:

ADD002158

Title:

Shock Heated, Wall Confined Fusion Power System.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Gross,Robert A.

Report Date:

1975-12-16

Pagination or Media Count:

4.0

Abstract:

This invention relates generally to a system for obtaining useful power from controlled thermonuclear fusion and more specifically to a system which produces electrical power from the consumption of deuterium and tritium gas.

Descriptors:

• *Nuclear fusion
• *Plasma devices
• *Patents
• Shock waves
• Magnetic pinch
• Electric power production
• Thermonuclear energy
• Turbines

Subject Categories:

• Fusion Devices (Thermonuclear)

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE