What is the design of the Bussard Polywell reactor's helium exhaust system?

[Crazymechanic]

Hi could someone please tell me the Bussards polywell reactor helium exhaust system design.
Like what is the model how did he planned to achieve it and if possible some explanation?

Thanks.

 

[Drakkith]

I don't think he ever got that far.

 

[Crazymechanic]

Well after Bussards death another one of his former colleagues carried on on his work and the polywell design.As much as wikipedia has to elaborate on the subject looks like they have been given some funding again from government more specifically the navy.
Well the funding might not be huge but it's still money and I kinda doubt that they would just give off money to a thing their experts think has no chance of ever being useful or even sane according to physics laws etc.?

Ok he (Bussard) may not have got that far but maybe you or someone else has a clue how exactly such a helium exhaust system could function in such a device?

 

[Drakkith]

I'm not sure. I think they just catch the alpha particles as they fly out of the plasma. And that's just if they are using aneutronic fuel. If they use standard D-T fuel then they don't even need to do that.

 

[pmacias]

The Bussard Polywell reactor's helium exhaust system is designed to efficiently remove helium gas from the reactor chamber. This is important because the fusion reaction in the reactor produces helium as a byproduct, and it must be removed to prevent buildup and interference with the fusion process.

The specific design of the helium exhaust system in the Bussard Polywell reactor is based on the use of magnetic fields to confine and direct the helium gas out of the reactor chamber. This is achieved through a series of magnetic coils that create a magnetic field in the reactor chamber. These coils are strategically placed to create a "well" in the center of the chamber, where the fusion reaction takes place.

As the helium gas is produced during the fusion reaction, it is directed towards the center of the chamber by the magnetic field. Once in the center, it is then funneled out through a series of exhaust ports, which lead to a vacuum pump that removes the gas from the reactor.

The design of the helium exhaust system is crucial to the success of the Bussard Polywell reactor, as it ensures that the fusion reaction can continue without interference from the buildup of helium gas. Additionally, the use of magnetic fields to control the flow of gas is a key aspect of the reactor's overall design, as it allows for more efficient and controlled reactions.

While there may be some variations in the specific design and implementation of the helium exhaust system in different models of the Bussard Polywell reactor, the basic principles and goals remain the same. Through the use of magnetic fields, the helium exhaust system is able to effectively remove gas from the reactor chamber, allowing for a more stable and efficient fusion reaction.