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Develop a new sintering and decomposition process using the higher currents and voltages achievable with Linear Transformer Drivers. Using the pulser under assembly in 4205 test welding of high temperature materials like Tungsten, Sintering Copper Diamond composites, and decomposing lunar regolith for future ISRU efforts
Predominately a design and research study to prove concepts. May use the switch testing facility being developed under NIAC Phase II for some experimental verification.
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