Systems and methods for plasma compression with recycling of projectiles
US8891719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H1/54
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Embodiments of systems and methods for compressing plasma are disclosed in which plasma can be compressed by impact of a projectile on a magnetized plasma in a liquid metal cavity. The projectile can melt in the liquid metal cavity, and liquid metal may be recycled to form new projectiles.
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