eV
Electronvolt, a unit of energy equal to the energy gained by an electron moving across 1 volt. 1 eV ≈ 11,605 K.
Verified Primary Sources
- → LANL MagnetizedTargetFusion 1994 (p. 5) — 1994 — Los Alamos National Laboratory
- → AVCO PlasmaRadiationShield 1967 (p. 14) — 1967 — AVCO Corporation
- → AVCO PlasmaRadiationShield 1967 (p. 40) — 1967 — AVCO Corporation
- → AVCO PlasmaRadiationShield 1967 (p. 45) — 1967 — AVCO Corporation
- → AVCO PlasmaRadiationShield 1967 (p. 48) — 1967 — AVCO Corporation
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Timeline Mentions (8)
Dornier Combat Aerial Vehicle Development
Dornier and FFA AG develop a Combat Aerial Vehicle (CAV) in Switzerland.
Dornier Combat Aerial Vehicle
Dornier and FFA AG develop a Combat Aerial Vehicle (CAV) in Switzerland.
Kenneth Arnold (June 24, 1947): nine objects over Mt. Rainier, coined 'flying saucer,' started modern UFO era, led to Operation Sign
Private pilot. Nine objects. 1,200+ mph (supersonic pre-sound barrier). No tails. 'Like Chinese kite.' Coined 'flying saucer' (reporter misquote). Nationwide wave by July 4. Led to Operation Sign → Gr
Christofilos conceives strong-focusing principle for accelerators
Patented 1950. Rediscovered by Brookhaven 1952. Revolutionized accelerators. Weapons application proposed by Wilson.
Project Sherwood established
The U.S. AEC's classified controlled-fusion program begins at LANL and partner labs.
Ivy Mike Test
The first successful test of a thermonuclear device, marking a milestone in fusion research history at Los Alamos.
Christofilos begins Astron experiment at LLNL
Greek engineer starts E-layer field reversal concept. Earliest compact torus conception. Presented at 1958 Geneva.
Astron Program at LLNL
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory operates the Astron program to achieve stable field reversal using linear induction accelerators.