On the plasma focus-produced spheromak-like magnetic configuration for jet propulsion

Summary form only given. Experimental results presented by Kukushkin (1995 and 1997) suggest the possibility of achieving fusion ignition in the central part of the spheromak-like magnetic configuration (SLMC) along with reasonable confinement of the fusion-born charged particles by the SLMC that could make such a system a sound candidate for e.g. the D-/sup 3/He fusion-based thruster. The energy flow in fusion propulsion system is outlined and the technological advantages of the concept are discussed.