The PLASMAK solution: the answer for space power and propulsion

A unique compound plasma concept for fusion energy is described. This stable magnetoplasmoid is an evolutionary adaptation of the spheromak concept in which the solid conducting shell of the spheromak is replaced by a plasma shell with high conductivity driven by energetic electron currents. The temperature and density needed for fusion are achieved by simple mechanical fluid compression. Increased pressure applied to the surrounding external gas blanket compresses the plasma mantle and the internally nested, vacuum magnetically insulated kernel plasma simultaneously. The PLASMAK reactor will burn a deuterium-helium-3 mixture that gives off most of its energy in charged particles. Energetic charged particles will allow an inductive MHD conversion system to be used for direct-fusion thermal conversion efficiencies of 85% or more. This concept offers applications for space propulsion as well as power