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[Brian H]

Email exchange with Craig Smith

Dear Mr. Hall,

Thank you for your email message calling attention to the Lawrenceville Plasma Physics concept. I have a limited awareness of the concept based on some discussions with my colleagues, but not of the details. I agree with you that the idea could have major implications if it proves out; I am quite interested in learning more and will consult the LPP web site. Thanks again,

Craig

Craig F. Smith
LLNL Chair Professor
Naval Postgraduate School

On 8/1/09 7:19 AM, “Brian Hall” wrote:

Dr. Smith;
I’ve just read your write-up of the SSTAR reactor option, and would like to draw you attention to a “dark horse” candidate to supply small generator distributed power in a similar manner.

Please check out the initiative being undertaken at Lawrenceville Plasma Physics, which has finally obtained adequate funding to do proper proof-of-concept experiments for its small fusion reactor design (5 MW). It uses a form of pulsed Dense Plasma Focus, exploiting, rather than fighting, the instability of plasma events during bursts of fusion of protons and Boron11. This is aneutronic fusion, inherently clean and safe. The intention is to demonstrate unity within 1-2 years, then proceed to design and refinement of a generator design which can be mass-produced under license to all comers world-wide.

It is anticipated that in mass production the cost FOB factory would be ~$250,000, and output would have a marginal cost around ¼¢/kwh. The implications could be staggering.

Brian Hall

I replied suggesting he also examine the FF site, in particular the video and patent, etc.