SIMULATION OF THERMONUCLEAR FUSION FROM CAVITATION IN A COMPRESSIBLE FLUID: ROLE OF THE BULK MODULUS UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS
Abstract
Cavitation is a process whereby sound or fluid flow causes entrained bubbles to pulsate. During this process the applied energy can be focused by 12 orders of magnitude to generate picosecond flashes of ultraviolet light. The goal of this project is to determine the conditions under which cavitation can be employed as a means of achieving thermonuclear fusion when the bubble contains the Deuterium isotope of Hydrogen.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Apr 20, 2023
- Source ID
- FA95502210425
Entities
People
- Seth Putterman
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of California, Los Angeles