#9487
vansig
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MTd2 wrote: Considering a net surplus of 30KJ, as it is intended by the team, why the pulse frequency is 180Hz? Why not 10Hz or 100Hz or 500Hz or 1000Hz?

i dont know where you get 180 Hz, but a few things factor into this:
1. conversion efficiency; and
2. maintaining the chamber at plasma temperatures for the next shot

(1) is not 100%; and for (2), if i recall correctly, Eric said that at least 1000 pulse/s is preferred.