A BNL Spin-Off that could have CF applications:
"On April 29, 2004 Acceleron LLC demonstrated to the DOE and NU non-vacuum electron beam welding with an electron beam that was transmitted from machine vacuum to atmosphere through the plasma window. The attendees were able to witness that Acceleron has successfully accomplished electron beam welding with this new technology. During the demonstration we welded 3 consecutive samples that showed repeatable results. The non-vacuum welding was performed with a low-power electron beam welder (6 kW), which in itself is quite remarkable."
"Perhaps the most exciting new development from this program to date is the possibility of Plasma projection. This new invention is currently being written and the patent application will soon be submitted. This new technology will allow for "Plasma Shielding for In-Air and Under-Water Beam Processes.""
Frederick
