A gas-insulated railgun

A railgun concept is discussed in which a high-pressure prefill of hydrogen serves as the close-in insulator between the rails. The gas-insulated railgun (GIRG) approach can reduce or eliminate the velocity-limiting problem of growth and separation of the current-carrying armature region behind the projectile, and thus allow higher launch velocities, to be achieved. A hybrid armature appears appropriate for this launcher.<
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