Abstract
We describe a physics scaling model used to design the high density field reversed configuration (FRC) at LANL that will translate into a mirror bounded compression region, and undergo Magnetized Target Fusion compression to a high energy density plasma. At Kirtland AFRL the FRC will be compressed inside a flux conserving cylindrical shell. The theta pinch formed FRC will be expelled from inside a conical theta coil. Even though the ideal FRC has zero helicity and toroidal magnetic field, significant non-ideal properties follow from formation within a conical (not cylindrical) theta coil. The FRC stability and lifetime properties may improve. Several experimental features will also allow unique scientific investigations of this high Lundquist number but collisional plasma.
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