Acceleration of Projectiles to Hypervelocities using a Series of Imploded Annular Plasma Discharges,
Abstract
A mass accelerator system using a series of imploded annular plasma pinches to propel projectiles of mass ranging from grams to kilograms up to high velocities is analyzed theoretically. Such a device would have applications ranging from basic materials and impact studies to space probe launching and impact fusion.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA340816
Entities
People
- D. A. Tidman
- S. A. Goldstein