In BSFusion, because no mechanical fuel positioning mechanism can withstand the extreme pressures and temperatures near the site of detonation, the placement of the fusion bubble is remotely directed using acoustic pressure generated at a safe distance. This category investigates how acoustic pressure gradients can maneuver fuel bubbles within molten salt, employing a principle akin to tractor beams. Topics include:
- Terminal velocity physics
- Artificial buoyancy through controlled pressure fields
- Frequency-tuned ratcheting motion
- Viscosity and turbulence-induced bubble breakup
We’ll also explore real-time acoustic field modulation and the control strategies required to make sound function like a steering wheel for fusion fuel.