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by pstoller78
Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:35 am
Forum: News
Topic: Whitehouse looking for green ideas
Replies: 1
Views: 2893

It may not hurt to try contacting the new DOE secretary as

well.

The guys credentials look good, if he can be convinced this is worth trying, it might go a long way in getting the President and Congress to consider it.

DOE E-mail: The.Secretary@hq.doe.gov
by pstoller78
Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:54 pm
Forum: News
Topic: "The verdict is positive"
Replies: 99
Views: 55553

With the new energy secretary being a physicist

who is pro nuclear power I think we may just get the support we need.
by pstoller78
Thu Dec 04, 2008 5:50 am
Forum: News
Topic: RF stabilized plasma
Replies: 8
Views: 5850

Could these forces somehow related to the POPS effect?

Could these observed forces somehow be related to the POPS effect? I realize both are rf based, could this research along with the POPS research taken together tell us more about how rf fields interact with plasmas at a more fundamental level.
by pstoller78
Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:42 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Coal plant cost estimates rise to $1.3 Billion
Replies: 11
Views: 6902

Why scary? n/t

Why scary?
by pstoller78
Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:28 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Another KOS Diary On IEC/Bussard
Replies: 50
Views: 37478

The only way the coils can cool is through the leads, which is real slow. The cure is real simple: make the coil pulses as short as you can and monitor the temperature in the coils by measuring their resistance. Works like a charm.
Does this rule out WB-7 working in continuous operating mode?
by pstoller78
Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:18 pm
Forum: News
Topic: JET passes break-even during preliminary testing
Replies: 5
Views: 6429

Indeed, sometimes I loathe April 1st. :)
by pstoller78
Wed Oct 31, 2007 6:24 am
Forum: News
Topic: Dr. Bussard's Final Interview
Replies: 53
Views: 44338

I think the risk of proliferation could be mitigated by proper independent oversight. I would think the IAEA would be capable of monitoring fusion facilities to ensure the reactors were not used for this purpose.
by pstoller78
Tue Oct 09, 2007 7:31 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Dr. Robert Bussard has passed away
Replies: 2
Views: 5352

I have heard the funeral will be on the 13th. Is there any way we as a group could send flowers or something along those lines.
by pstoller78
Tue Oct 09, 2007 4:23 am
Forum: History
Topic: Dr Bussard has died
Replies: 6
Views: 18109

I am deeply saddened by this news. My condolences to his family and friends, I am sure he will be greatly missed. I hope we can honor him by making sure his research continues to fruition.
by pstoller78
Wed Sep 12, 2007 2:57 am
Forum: Theory
Topic: Energy Balance Formula for Polywell
Replies: 30
Views: 21635

I guess I'm not that interested. Fact is it's unproven technology, the physics is rather obscure, and Bussard isn't talking. So what your implying is Dr. Bussard is hiding something all because you aren't interested enough to take the time to understand the concepts presented to you by several memb...
by pstoller78
Fri Aug 31, 2007 12:04 pm
Forum: Fund-Raising
Topic: State governments as a source of funding?
Replies: 11
Views: 11959

I hold great hope your speculation turns out to be correct. The fact energy issues are getting so much press lately could certainly work to our advantage, what better spotlight than a presidential race. Framing the situation in that context really puts an amount of pressure to have WB7 be completed ...
by pstoller78
Tue Aug 14, 2007 6:33 pm
Forum: News
Topic: POPS system
Replies: 15
Views: 18872

I wonder if Tom would know much about Alex Klein. If they worked at EMC2
at the same time perhaps he could shed some light.
by pstoller78
Sat Jul 28, 2007 4:21 pm
Forum: Fund-Raising
Topic: Trekkers/Fans?
Replies: 8
Views: 10024

I wouldn't go far as they alone funding the thing. But I'm willing to bet that we can get support from them. Yeah that is what I had figured as well. I wasn't trying to imply they would fund the whole thing, but if they were able to raise that much money for a TV show I would think we could get som...
by pstoller78
Sat Jul 28, 2007 3:38 pm
Forum: Fund-Raising
Topic: Trekkers/Fans?
Replies: 8
Views: 10024

Actually I think it's a great idea. Several years ago when Enterprise was canceled a fan group raised millions of dollars just to try and keep the show on the air. If you can form the right message for that group I think there would be money to be had.