A component for manipulating an input shockwave. The component includes a body comprising a first material. The body defines a cavity for manipulating the input shockwave so to produce a manipulated shockwave. The cavity comprises an input for receiving the input shockwave incident upon the component and an output for outputting the manipulated shockwave from the cavity. The cavity contains a second material having a shock-impedance that is lower than a shock-impedance of the first material.
A method of manufacturing a component for manipulating an input shockwave comprises forming a plurality of plates, each plate defining a sub-cavity, at least partially filling one or more of the sub-cavities with one or more cavity fill materials, and stacking the plurality of plates to form a component, such that the sub-cavities are at least partially aligned and the sub-cavities combine to define a layered component cavity containing the one or more cavity fill materials.
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A system (2) for producing a localised concentration of energy. The system (2) includes an amplifier (4) and a target element (6) for containing fuel. The amplifier (2) includes a radially outer shell (12) for receiving input energy. The radially outer shell (12) azimuthally surrounds the target element (6). The amplifier (2) further includes a first shell (14) located between the radially outer shell (12) and the target element (6). The amplifier (2) further includes a second shell (16). The first shell (14) azimuthally surrounds and is spaced apart from the second shell (16). The first shell (14) has a lower density than the second shell (16). The first shell (14) has a greater mass per unit axial length than the second shell (16).
A system for producing a localised concentration of energy from an input shockwave includes an amplifier arranged to manipulate one or more of the speed, pressure or shape of an input shockwave. The amplifier comprises a body of a first material, the body defining a cavity for manipulating the input shockwave to produce a manipulated shockwave. The cavity comprises an input for receiving the input shockwave incident upon the amplifier; and an output for outputting a manipulated shock-wave. The system further comprises a target configured to contain fuel, with the amplifier and the target being configured such that the manipulated shockwave is arranged to be output from the amplifier to be incident on the target.
A component for exposing fluid to an input shockwave includes a body defining an input face arranged to receive the input shockwave, a chamber recessed in the input face for containing fluid, a fluid inlet for introducing fluid into the component, and an intermediate volume defined in the input face. The intermediate volume is provided at least partially between the fluid inlet and the chamber. The intermediate volume is fluidly connected to the fluid inlet and to the chamber for supplying fluid from the fluid inlet to the chamber. A portion of the input face is configured to sealingly abut against a further element for enclosing the intermediate volume .
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A component (1) for manipulating an input shockwave to produce localised energy concentrations includes a body (3) having a first material and one or more cavities (11) defined within the body (3). The one or more cavities (11) is configured to manipulate the input shockwave so as to produce a manipulated shockwave. At least one of the cavities (11) has a cavity (11b, c, d, e) for containing fluid. The body (3) defines a channel (27) extending from the cavity (11b, c, d, e) for containing fluid through the first material. The channel (27) is configured to fluidical ly connect the cavity (11b, c, d, e) for containing fluid to a further volume.
A component (1) for manipulating an input shockwave to produce localised energy concentrations includes a body (3) having a first material and one or more cavities (11) defined within the body (3). The one or more cavities (11) is configured to manipulate the input shockwave so as to produce a manipulated shockwave. At least one of the cavities (11) has a cavity (11b, c, d, e) for containing fluid. The body (3) defines a channel (27) extending from the cavity (11b, c, d, e) for containing fluid through the first material. The channel (27) is configured to fluidical ly connect the cavity (11b, c, d, e) for containing fluid to a further volume.
A seal for a vacuum chamber is formed from two outer insulation blocks, an intermediate insulation block, some interior insulation sheets and some exterior insulation sheets. A first outer insulation block seals between a first wall of the vacuum chamber and a first power transmission plate A second outer insulation block seals between a second wall of the vacuum chamber and a second power transmission plate. The intermediate insulation block seals between the first and second power transmission plates. The interior insulation sheets are arranged in slots in a first side of the intermediate insulation block. The exterior insulation sheets are arranged in the slots in a second side of the intermediate insulation block.
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A component (2) for containing fluid fuel which is to be shocked by a shockwave incident on the component (2). The component (2) includes a first part (4) and a second part (6). The first part (4) and the second part (6) define a chamber (8) configured to contain the fluid fuel. The first part (4) and the second part (6) are connected at a joint (10). At least a portion of the joint (10) follows a non-linear path.
A component (1) for containing fluid fuel to be shocked by a shockwave incident on the component (1). The component (1) includes a chamber (5) configured to contain the fluid fuel; and a fuel fill line (3) which is configured to allow the fluid fuel to be supplied to the chamber (5). At least a portion of the fuel fill line (3) follows a non-linear path.
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A component (1) for compressing fuel using an input shockwave. The component (1) includes a body (2) having a recess wall (6) defining a recess (4), an input (12) for inputting the input shockwave into the component (1), and a target element (10) within the recess (4). The target element (10) includes a fuel-containing material. The component (1) is configured to manipulate the input shockwave to provide a localised concentration of energy within the target element (10).
A component (1) for compressing matter using an input shockwave. The component (1) includes a volume (5) defined within the component. The volume is configured to contain the matter to be compressed. The component also includes a focussing portion (3) configured to manipulate the input shockwave to generate a localised concentration of energy at the volume. The focussing portion includes an input (10) for inputting the input shockwave into the component and multiple layers (7, 9, 17, 19). The layers include layers (7, 17) of a first material and layers (9, 19) of a second material that is different from the first material. One or more of the layers is an enclosing layer (17, 19) that surrounds the volume.
A component (1) for compressing matter using an input shockwave. The component includes: a body (2) having a recess wall (6) defining a recess (4), an input (10) for inputting the input shockwave into the component, and a focussing element (9) within the recess (4). The focussing element (9) defines a volume (12) configured to contain the matter to be compressed. The recess wall is configured to reflect the input shockwave towards the focussing element. The focussing element is configured to focus the reflected shockwave onto the volume.
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G21B 1/03 - Réacteurs de fusion thermonucléaire avec confinement inertiel du plasma
A component (201) for manipulating an input shockwave. The component (201) includes a body (203) made from a first material and a volume (205) defined within the body for manipulating the input shockwave to produce a manipulated shockwave. The volume includes an input (209) for receiving the input shockwave incident upon the component, an output (211) for outputting the manipulated shockwave from the volume, and multiple layers (230, 232) between the input and the output. The layers include one or more layers (230) made from a second material (207) that is different from the first material. The layers include one or more layers having an input face (230a, 232a) and/or an output face (230b, 232b) with a non-planar portion.
A component for manipulating an input shockwave. The component includes a body comprising a first material. The body defines a cavity for manipulating the input shockwave so to produce a manipulated shockwave. The cavity comprises an input for receiving the input shockwave incident upon the component and an output for outputting the manipulated shockwave from the cavity. The cavity contains a second material having a shock-impedance that is lower than a shock-impedance of the first material.
- 33 - Abstract Component for Manipulating an Input Shockwave 5 A component (1) for manipulating an input shockwave (20). The component (1) includes a body (3) comprising a first material. The body (3) defines a cavity (5) for manipulating the input shockwave (20) so to produce a manipulated shockwave. The cavity (5) comprises an input (9) for receiving the input shockwave (20) incident upon the component (1) and an output (11) for outputting the manipulated 10 shockwave from the cavity (5). The cavity (5) contains a second material (7) having a shock-impedance that is lower than a shock-impedance of the first material. [Figure 8]
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COMPONENT FOR EXPOSING FLUID TO AN INPUT SHOCKWAVE
A component (5) for exposing fluid to an input shockwave. The component (5) includes a body (7) defining an input face (17) arranged to receive the input shockwave, a chamber (21) recessed in the input face (17) for containing fluid, a fluid inlet (11) for introducing fluid into the component (5), and an intermediate volume (15) defined in the input face (17). The intermediate volume (15) is provided at least partially between the fluid inlet (11) and the chamber (21). The intermediate volume (15) is fluidly connected to the fluid inlet (11) and to the chamber (21) for supplying fluid from the fluid inlet (11) to the chamber (21). A portion of the input face (17) is configured to sealingly abut against a further element (3) for enclosing the intermediate volume (15).
A method (100) of manufacturing a component (1) for manipulating an input shockwave. The method comprises forming a plurality of plates (31), each plate defining a sub-cavity (50), at least partially filling one or more of the sub-cavities (50) with one or more cavity fill materials (207), and stacking the plurality of plates (31) to form a component (1), such that the sub-cavities (50) are at least partially aligned and the sub-cavities (50) combine to define a layered component cavity (205) containing the one or more cavity fill materials (207).
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A capacitor header for coupling a voltage output from a capacitor, which allows the capacitor to store a large amount of charge and then discharge this as a high voltage, while reducing the risk of dielectric breakdown. The capacitor header includes a live output plate connected to a central live conductor of the capacitor and a ground output plate connected to a ground conductor of the capacitor. The capacitor header also includes first and second insulating members, which both have non-planar mating surfaces that interleave to form a non-linear path. An insulating seal is included between the non-planar mating surfaces. The capacitor header also includes two sets of insulating sheets. The sets of insulating sheets extend beyond an outer perimeter of the live output plate and the ground output plate.
A seal for a vacuum chamber is formed from two outer insulation blocks, an intermediate insulation block, some interior insulation sheets and some exterior insulation sheets. A first outer insulation block seals between a first wall of the vacuum chamber and a first power transmission plate. A second outer insulation block seals between a second wall of the vacuum chamber and a second power transmission plate. The intermediate insulation block seals between the first and second power transmission plates. The interior insulation sheets are arranged in slots in a first side of the intermediate insulation block. The exterior insulation sheets are arranged in the slots in a second side of the intermediate insulation block.
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An electrical switching arrangement for an electrical power supply includes a live conductor. The live conductor includes electrodes for switching between first and second sides of the live conductor. The electrical switching arrangement also includes a ground conductor, an insulation block between the electrodes and the ground conductor, a first insulation member extending from the insulation block on the first side of the electrodes, and a second insulation member extending from the insulation block on the second side of the electrodes. The insulation block includes a first groove in which an edge of the first insulation member is located and a second groove in which an edge of the second insulation member is located.
A capacitor header (101) for coupling a voltage output from a capacitor (100), which allows the capacitor to store a large amount of charge and then discharge this as a high voltage, while reducing the risk of dielectric breakdown. The capacitor header (101) includes a live output plate (120) connected to a central live conductor (106) of the capacitor and a ground output plate (117) connected to a ground conductor of the capacitor. The capacitor header also includes first and second insulating members (108), (124), which both have non-planar mating surfaces that interleave to form a non-linear path. An insulating seal (129) is included between the non-planar mating surfaces. The capacitor header (101) also includes two sets of insulating sheets (132), (134). The sets of insulating sheets extend beyond an outer perimeter of the live output plate and the ground output plate.
A seal for a vacuum chamber is formed from two outer insulation blocks (14), (16), an intermediate insulation block (34), (36), some interior insulation sheets (74), (76), (78) and some exterior insulation sheets (80), (82), (84). A first outer insulation block (14) seals between a first wall (2) of the vacuum chamber and a first power transmission plate (10). A second outer insulation block (16) seals between a second wall (4) of the vacuum chamber and a second power transmission plate (12). The intermediate insulation block seals between the first and second power transmission plates. The interior insulation sheets are arranged in slots (62), (64), (66) in a first side of the intermediate insulation block. The exterior insulation sheets are arranged in the slots (68), (70), (72) in a second side of the intermediate insulation block.
An electrical switching arrangement (11) for an electrical power supply includes a live conductor. The live conductor includes electrodes (12) for switching between first and second sides (14), (16) of the live conductor. The electrical switching arrangement also includes a ground conductor (18), an insulation block (20) between the electrodes and the ground conductor, a first insulation member (26) extending from the insulation block on the first side of the electrodes, and a second insulation member (28) extending from the insulation block on the second side of the electrodes. The insulation block includes a first groove (22) in which an edge of the first insulation member is located and a second groove (24) in which an edge of the second insulation member is located.
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Scientific and technological research and development all relating to the generation, storage, transmission, distribution, supply, switching, transforming, accumulation, regulation or control of electricity; computational modelling of nuclear fusion; theoretical analysis of nuclear fusion; experimental validation of computer-modelled nuclear fusion reactions; testing and analysis of materials for nuclear fusion; information and advice relating to the aforesaid services.
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Apparatus and instruments for generating, conducting,
switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating and
controlling electricity; testing apparatus for diagnostics
in nuclear fusion research; material testing apparatus for
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the aforesaid goods; computer software for modelling nuclear
fusion. Generation of electricity; generation of electricity by
nuclear fusion; information and advice relating to the
aforesaid services. Scientific and technological research and development all
relating to the generation, storage, transmission,
distribution, supply, switching, transforming, accumulation,
regulation or control of electricity; computational
modelling of nuclear fusion; theoretical analysis of nuclear
fusion; experimental validation of computer-modelled nuclear
fusion reactions; testing and analysis of materials for
nuclear fusion; information and advice relating to the
aforesaid services.
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