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ANOMALOUS INTENSE DRIVER (AID) CONCEPT
by
Lester E. Thode
ABSTRACT
An optimized electron bunching mechanism is
utilized to efficiently couple the energy of a 5 to
100 MeV, 1 to 30 TW electron be^i into to_{^0
plasma of electron density 10 to 10 cm . An
efficient coupling of beam energy and momentum to
the plasma is possible due to the relativistic
nature of the beam dynamics combined with the short
wavelength of the bunching mechanism in a high-den-
sity plasma. The rapidly produced multi-kilovolt
plasma can be used directly to develop a pulsed
neutron and x-ray source. Alternatively, the plasma
can be used to drive a hierarchy of inertial con-
finement or x-ray devices. Utilizing this novel
concept, controlled thermonuclear fusion may be
achievable within present or near term relativistic
electron beam technology.
I. INTRODUCTION
The Anomalous Intense Driver (AID) concept is an outgrowth of my investi-
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gations concerning the feasibility of heating a magnetically confined 10 to
17 “3 1“8
10 cm density plasma using an intense relativistic electron beam. In
the short term, the concept offers the potential for significant advancement in
pulsed x-ray and neutron source technology, with materials studies, radiography,
and weapons effects simulations as direct applications. Controlled thermo-
nuclear fusion may also be achievable within present or near term relativistic
electron beam technology. Central to the concept is the rapid heating of a
17 20 -3 3
10 -10 electron cm , 3 to 50 cm' volume of plasma by an intense, high-
voltage relativistic electron beam. An efficient coupling is achieved through
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Thode, L.E. Anomalous intense driver (AID) concept, report, March 1, 1980; United States. (digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1093537/m1/3/: accessed April 20, 2018), University of North Texas Libraries, Digital Library, digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.