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: Vacuum Implosion
Date: Oct 08, 1:57 pm
Poster: Stephen ColeyOn Oct 08, 1:57 pm, Stephen Coley wrote:
>Professional implosion shields are most often made up from heavy gauge stainless steel wire mesh and can cost 60% of the price of the bell jar itself!<
The shield I'm preparing to us is a steel pressure tank from a well pump system. The thickness is about 1/8" and it will easily cover the chamber during pump down. In addition, after pump down most casual observation will be made from behind a curved clear plastic shield. Part of our concern is if the plastic shield will survive an unrestrained implosion. Having worked in "explosive" environments before, I realize an implosion can also impart a tremendous energy to a projectile.