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M.H. Frese

Founder of NumerEx LLC and developer of the MACH2 MHD code used to model FRCHX, MAGO, and flux-compression generators.

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1970s

Discovery of FRC Anomalous Stability

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

1979

MAGO project begins at VNIIEF (Russian nuclear weapons lab)

Russian MTF program at weapons lab. Communist Party decree. Same dual-use pattern as US.

1979

Discovery of Anomalous FRC Stability

LANL experiments FRX-A and FRX-B reveal FRCs are stable 100x longer than MHD theory predicts, though limited by n=2 rotational instabilities.

1981

FRX-B Operations and Anomalous Stability Discovery

Upgraded experiment FRX-B identifies the n=2 rotational instability and discovers that FRCs are 100x more stable than MHD theory predicts.

1993

MACH2 Explosive Model Developed

John J. Watrous and Michael H. Frese of NumerEx develop a dynamic explosive model for the MACH2 code to simulate explosive magnetic flux compression generators for LANL.

2006

AFRL DPF paper (Feb 2006): 'pulsed-train plasmoid weapons,' 'gravity or time-distorting devices,' Q=3-6 overunity, gigawatts — the smoking gun

AFRL paper ADA446973. Aneutronic p-B11 DPF fusion. Q=3-6 → gigawatts. Explicitly mentions 'plasmoid weapons' and 'gravity/time-distorting devices.' SSTO military aerospace vehicle. MHD propulsion. Tim

2010

MHD Energy Bypass Research Published

Theresa L. Benyo of NASA Glenn Research Center publishes a thermodynamic cycle analysis on MHD energy bypass for supersonic turbojet engines, extending operating ranges to Mach 7.0.

2014

MH370 three orb event (March 8, 2014): first documented operational use of Trivergence Protocol, three FRC plasma orbs, Gorgon Stare + MQ-9 footage

Three FRC plasma orbs intercepted MH370 near Nicobar Islands. Gorgon Stare + MQ-9 footage. FRC/p-B11/Polywell/YBCO. Trivergence Protocol. Asset denial (Freescale engineers). AFRL connection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is M.H. Frese?
Founder of NumerEx LLC and developer of the MACH2 MHD code used to model FRCHX, MAGO, and flux-compression generators.
How does M.H. Frese relate to other concepts?
M.H. Frese is closely related to MACH2. These relationships are documented in the research glossary and cross-referenced with primary source documents.
When did M.H. Frese appear in the research timeline?
M.H. Frese is referenced in 8 timeline events, including "Discovery of FRC Anomalous Stability" (1970s). The timeline provides chronological context for the development and application of this concept.
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