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Min Field Ionizer

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A component in the schematic (orange crescent) that uses high-voltage, high-frequency AC to generate a cloud of low-energy electrons.

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Orange Slice Heat Signature as Min Field Ionizer
The distinct orange heat signature seen in MH370 footage is the 'min field ionizer' component of the DPF device, which uses high-frequency AC to screen the Coulomb barrier.
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