In this space, visitors are invited to post any comments, questions, or skeptical observations about Philo T. Farnsworth's contributions to the field of Nuclear Fusion research.Subject: Re: Bussard and his catch 22
Date: Nov 16, 8:24 pm
Poster: Tom LigonOn Nov 16, 8:24 pm, Tom Ligon wrote:
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>Hi Tom, if I'm not wrong Dr. Bussard and his team have abandoned the Polywell concept and have gone back to a grid IEC concept, which uses a magnetic field to protect the grid from bombardment.
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>The I do know that the penning trap concept still holds some promise but I'm not confident in this magnetic protection concept for break even purposes.
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>Hector
Heh, heh, heh! Abandon the PolyWell (tm)??! Not likely! I'd tell you more, but then I'd have to ...
Tom