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FRX-A/B/C

The pioneering LANL Field-Reversed Configuration experiments (1978-1988) led by W.T. Armstrong, R.K. Linford, and M. Tuszewski. FRX-A/B/C established the fundamental principles of FRC creation via reversed-field theta-pinch.

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Related Terms

Theta Pinch Tuszewski

Related Entities in Network Graph

Los Alamos National Laboratory
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Helion Energy
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TAE Technologies
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Woodruff Scientific
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American Superconductor
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PRC FRC Program (CAEP/CAS)
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Russian FRC Program (TRINITI)
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Israeli FRC Program (Technion)
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Timeline Mentions (8)

1952

Project Sherwood established

The U.S. AEC's classified controlled-fusion program begins at LANL and partner labs.
1956

Christofilos begins Astron experiment at LLNL

Greek engineer starts E-layer field reversal concept. Earliest compact torus conception. Presented at 1958 Geneva.
1960

Christofilos Astron experiment at LLNL

The Astron experiment established the field-reversed configuration geometry that prefigured modern FRC research.
1963

First Formal Documentation of FRC Topology

H.A.B. Bodin publishes a paper in Nuclear Fusion describing 'reversed field loops' within a theta-pinch, providing physical evidence of the FRC state.
1966

Inertial-Confinement Flux-Trapping Model Proposed

T.S. Green and A.A. Newton propose that magnetic flux is lost via rapid convection at the radial Alfvén speed, a foundational theory for FRC formation.
1970

LDRD Funding Established at LANL

The Laboratory-Directed Research and Development (LDRD) program is established to fund forefront science relevant to NNSA and DOE missions.
1970s

Discovery of FRC Anomalous Stability

Experiments at LANL discover that Field-Reversed Configurations (FRCs) are significantly more stable than predicted by MHD theory.
1972

Astron experiment funding cancelled at LLNL

16-year project ends without achieving field reversal. Compact torus concept disperses to spheromak and FRC research.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRX-A/B/C? ▾
The pioneering LANL Field-Reversed Configuration experiments (1978-1988) led by W.T. Armstrong, R.K. Linford, and M. Tuszewski. FRX-A/B/C established the fundamental principles of FRC creation via reversed-field theta-pinch.
How does FRX-A/B/C relate to other concepts? ▾
FRX-A/B/C is closely related to Theta Pinch, Tuszewski. These relationships are documented in the research glossary and cross-referenced with primary source documents.
When did FRX-A/B/C appear in the research timeline? ▾
FRX-A/B/C is referenced in 8 timeline events, including "Project Sherwood established" (1952). The timeline provides chronological context for the development and application of this concept.
Which entities are associated with FRX-A/B/C? ▾
8 entities are associated with FRX-A/B/C in the network graph, including Los Alamos National Laboratory, Helion Energy, TAE Technologies. Explore the network graph for full relationship mapping.
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