Nuclear & Plasma Physics • Peer Evaluated
Muon-Catalyzed Fusion in High-Density Magnetic Mirrors
Abstract
Pulsed resonant magnetic field pinching can reduce the muon alpha-sticking coefficient below 0.1%, achieving net-positive muon-catalyzed D-T fusion.
Proposed Mechanism
Resonant cyclotron stripping of captured muons from alpha particles during high-velocity magnetic compression cycles.
Controversies & Debate Questions
What is the theoretical lower bound of the sticking probability? Can modern superconducting magnets achieve the required field ramp rates?