Los Alamos National Laboratory has opened a solicitation to identify commercial partners interested in the Plasma Liner Experiment(PLX), an advanced research platform with applications in fusion energy and hypersonic testing.
Commercialization of the Plasma Liner experiment
“The Plasma Liner Experiment represents a transformative breakthrough for both fusion energy and homeland security applications,” said Feng Chu, principal investigator at PLX. “By leveraging a cost-effective, modular platform that does not rely on massive lasers or superconducting magnets, we open the door to affordable and scalable solutions.”
[post_relacionado]Proposals are due by October 4, and partner selection will be announced on November 15. Interested parties can view submission requirements through the Richard P. Feynman Innovation Center at lanl.gov/plx.
PLX operates by firing dozens of supersonic plasma jets that converge to form a spherical layer with the capabilities of compressing magnetized plasma, generating conditions similar to those necessary for nuclear fusion. nuclear fusion. Unlike traditional methods, PLX does not rely on massive magnets or lasers, allowing it to be adapted to a variety of industrial and scientific needs.
In the near term, PLX offers unique capabilities for hypersonic testing in extreme conditions, useful for reentry vehicles, high-speed flight and advanced defense systems. In the long term, it is emerging as a promising pathway to a clean, abundant and scalable fusion energy source.
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