SPERS-MK1 Emergent Data: Rotational Plasma Shear

Technical Addendum: 00_Emergent_Data

This report details the FPGA firmware update (v2.1) that enables the **Rotational Plasma Shear** mode.

Summary of Emergent Behavior: The "Twist"

The **"Twist"** is an emergent operational mode discovered through analysis of the Pentagonal Coil Array. By altering the pulse timing, the system induces **Counter-Rotating Toroidal Currents** within the plasma sphere.

**Mechanism (Phased Induction):**

Upper Hemisphere Coils ($\text{N}=6$): Fired in a **Clockwise (CW)** sequence ($\phi = 0^{\circ}, 120^{\circ}, 240^{\circ}$).
Lower Hemisphere Coils ($\text{N}=6$): Fired in a **Counter-Clockwise (CCW)** sequence ($\phi = 0^{\circ}, -120^{\circ}, -240^{\circ}$).

**Result (Equatorial Shear):**

This friction creates a zone of **hyper-turbulence** and magnetic reconnection.
Effect: Significantly **increases the ion collision rate** (Fusion Burn Efficiency).
The upgrade is a **Zero Cost Upgrade**, achieved solely through a **Firmware Patch (v2.1)** to the FPGA controller.

Secondary Benefit: Physics of Separation (The Centrifuge Effect)

The violent plasma spin ($\$ >100,000\text{ RPM}\$ $ equivalent) provides **In-Chamber Isotope Separation** based on atomic mass.

**Heavy Ions (Waste):** Iron ($\text{Fe}$), Arsenic ($\text{As}$), and fission products are flung to the **Outer Wall** of the plasma torus.
**Light Ions (Fuel/Ash):** Helium ($\text{He}$) and Lithium ($\text{Li}$) remain in the **Stable Center**.

This leads to **Self-Sorting Waste** where heavy waste is ejected first via centrifugal momentum, followed by the clean Helium ash.

Acronym for Operational Steps (NIPPLE CRIPPLE)

This table summarizes the FPGA Pulse Sequence for the critical ignition and shear sequence of the "Punch, Pinch, Twist" cycle ($\text{t}=0$ to $\text{t}=60\mu\text{s}$).

Acronym	Time ($\text{t}$)	Action/Component	Function & Outcome
N - Nucleation	$\text{t}=0$	PUNCH (PZT Acoustic Drivers)	Starts Cavitation Nucleation ($\text{R}_{\text{max}}$).
I - Isolation	$\text{t}=50\mu\text{s}$	WAIT (Delay)	Bubble Collapse ($\text{R}_{\text{max}} \to \text{R}_{\text{min}}$).
P - Plasma	$\text{t}=55\mu\text{s}$	PINCH (All Coils Discharge)	Plasma Ignition ($\$10^8\text{K}\$) / Initial Power.
P - Phase-Shift	$\text{t}=60\mu\text{s}$	TWIST (Upper/Lower Coils)	Phase Shift to induce Rotational Shear.
L - Logic	(v2.1)	(FPGA Logic)	The software timing adjustment (Firmware v2.1).
E - Equatorial	$\text{t}=60\mu\text{s}$	TWIST	Creates the Equatorial Shear plane.
C - Clockwise	$\text{t}=60\mu\text{s}$	TWIST	Upper coils fire Clockwise (CW) sequence.
R - Rotation	$\text{t}=60\mu\text{s}$	TWIST	Induces Rotational Shear.
I - Ion	$\text{t}=60\mu\text{s}$	TWIST	Increases ion collision rate (Burn Efficiency).
P - Probability	$\text{t}=60\mu\text{s}$	TWIST	Increases fusion Probability.
P - Power	$\text{t}=55\mu\text{s}$	PINCH	Base load discharge for initial Power.
L - Logic	(v2.1)	(FPGA Logic)	The timing logic (Firmware v2.1).
E - Electronics	N/A	FPGA Controller	The control Electronics module.

SPERS-MK1 Emergent Data: Rotational Plasma Shear

Technical Addendum: **00_Emergent_Data**

Summary of Emergent Behavior: The "Twist"

Secondary Benefit: Physics of Separation (The Centrifuge Effect)

Acronym for Operational Steps (NIPPLE CRIPPLE)

Technical Addendum: 00_Emergent_Data