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MiniRailguns for Fusion and HEDP

Award Information
Agency: Department of Energy
Branch: N/A
Contract: DE-FG02-08ER85114
Agency Tracking Number: N/A
Amount: $99,996.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: 33 c
Solicitation Number: DE-PS02-07ER07-36
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2008
Award Year: 2008
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): N/A
Award End Date (Contract End Date): N/A
Small Business Information
13935 Willard Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
United States
DUNS: 014152511
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Franklin Witherspoon
 Dr.
 (703) 378-4882
 witherspoon@HyperV.com
Business Contact
 Franklin Witherspoon
Title: Dr.
Phone: (703) 378-4882
Email: witherspoon@HyperV.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

The study of the merging and implosion of plasma jets can be used to enhance the understanding of the physics behind the generation of fu¬sion energy using Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF). In addition, the study of merging plasma jets can provide insight into basic physical processes of astrophysical interest. This project involves the further development of the Mini-Railgun technology and the construction of a circular array of Mini-Railguns that will ¿re toward a common center point. The hot, dense plasma core generated by the merging jets will be analyzed using an extensive suite of plasma diagnostics. Data from the tests will be compared to computer simulations, providing a check on the validity of the simulation code. Commercial Applications and other Benefits as described by the awardee: The technologies needed to create merging plasma jets have applications in fusion science, pulsed power, materials science, defense, and space propulsion.

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