Speculative fusion_physics

Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) / Virtual Anode

A fusion design using plasma to create a virtual anode and cathode, eliminating the need for physical central structures and allowing magnetic fields to radiate from the center outward.

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Bussard (mentioned as originator of negative potential idea)

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Central Column Syndrome in Fusion

Mainstream tokamak reactors fail because they have a physical central column. Successful fusion requires Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) where magnetic fields are generated from the inside out, mimicking the sun's...

Central Virtual Anode

Central virtual anode 100 kilovolt well departure neutrality one part million density computer codes analyzing

Plasma Orb Reformation Magnetic Object

Plasma physics explains why orbs reform magnetic object inside orb producing plasma creating plasma orb double layer membrane recombine splash

Polywell Fusion Device

Combining electrostatic magnetic confinement magnetic cusp fields magnetic mirror virtual cathode high beta effect

Stars Spherical Fusion None Toroidal

Every star fusion reactor none toroidal held together central force field derivatable central potential always points center

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