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General Atomics

Glossary term: General Atomics

CONCEPT Organizations

01 Executive_Summary

A defense and energy company operating the DIII-D tokamak in San Diego, CA, for the DOE magnetic-confinement fusion program.

02 Definition

A defense and energy company operating the DIII-D tokamak in San Diego, CA, for the DOE magnetic-confinement fusion program.

Related terms: DIII-D Tokamak DOE

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

A defense and energy company operating the DIII-D tokamak in San Diego, CA, for the DOE magnetic-confinement fusion program.

Role: Glossary term: General Atomics

Entity Type: Concept — General Atomics is a technical concept or theoretical framework.

Technical Definition

A defense and energy company operating the DIII-D tokamak in San Diego, CA, for the DOE magnetic-confinement fusion program.

Related Concepts: DIII-D, Tokamak, DOE

07 Key_Findings

  • ▸ Role: Glossary term: General Atomics
  • ▸ Entity Type: Concept — General Atomics is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
  • ▸ Related Concepts: DIII-D, Tokamak, DOE

09 Timeline_Mentions (6)

1993

DIII-D Five-Year Plan Initiation

General Atomics implemented the 1993 Five-Year DIII-D Plan, establishing the context for Advanced Tokamak research and facility improvements.

fusion-physics
1998

DIII-D Five-Year Program Plan (1999-2003)

General Atomics released a comprehensive plan for the DIII-D National Fusion Facility, focusing on Advanced Tokamak operating scenarios and paths to ITER.

fusion-physics
2007

GA-EMS Power Conversion Research

Dr. Geoff Staines establishes foundational expertise in power conversion for EMALS and railgun systems at General Atomics.

fusion-physics
2017

HEPPC Development

General Atomics announces the High Energy Pulsed Power Container (HEPPC), doubling energy density via world-record capacitors.

fusion-physics
2022

Gun-Hardened Electronics Testing

General Atomics successfully tests projectiles with integrated electronics fired from electromagnetic railguns.

defense-programs
2024

GA-EMS and Lockheed Martin Space Contract

A contract for satellite payloads confirms a high-level corporate relationship between General Atomics and Lockheed Martin, suggesting a procurement channel.

defense-programs
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10 FAQ

What is General Atomics? ▾
A defense and energy company operating the DIII-D tokamak in San Diego, CA, for the DOE magnetic-confinement fusion program.
When did General Atomics appear in the research timeline? ▾
General Atomics is referenced in 6 timeline events, including "DIII-D Five-Year Plan Initiation" (1993). The full timeline provides chronological context for all documented activities.
What does the deep dive analysis reveal about General Atomics? ▾
The deep dive intelligence assessment provides a comprehensive analysis of General Atomics, covering strategic role, network connections, and operational significance. The analysis is derived from 0 primary source documents and cross-referenced with the network graph.

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Last updated: 2026-08-09