3 papers
physics.plasm-ph2026
Interpretive Modeling of plasma evolution during fueling experiments at CMFX
S. Mackie, J. G. van de Lindt, J. L. Ball +7
The Centrifugal Mirror Fusion Experiment (CMFX) is an axisymmetric magnetic mirror with a central cathode which generates an azimuthal, radially sheared, supersonic \( E \times B \…
physics.plasm-ph2025
Electrically insulating materials for centrifugal mirrors
Nick R. Schwartz, Carlos A. Romero-Talamás, Marlene I. Patino +10
The centrifugal mirror confinement scheme incorporates supersonic rotation into a magnetic mirror device, which stabilizes and heats the plasma. This concept is under investigation…
physics.plasm-ph2025
Measurements of Fusion Yield on the Centrifugal Mirror Fusion Experiment
John L. Ball, Shon Mackie, Jacob G. van de Lindt +9
The Centrifugal Mirror Fusion Experiment (CMFX) at the University of Maryland, College Park is a rotating mirror device that utilizes a central cathode to generate a radial electri…