The main aim of this work was the study of the process of formation of reverse-field magnetic configuration (RMC) and search of the way to increase the plasma’s energy content at this stage. New method was proposed to manage this task; it suggested to form a compact tore. Experimental research of this method was carried out; it was shown that the usage of this scheme allowed to increase the efficiency of energy transfer from capacitors batteries into plasma. The main result was that method of RMC formation was experimentally confirmed. Efficiency of energy transfer up to 90% was achieved. The main distinctive feature of this method was a new technique of configuration formation. Obtained results could be applied to the research of possibility to use a compact tore configuration as a fundamental of fusion reactor that is the source of high-density plasma. Also the possibility of using RMC as a basis of a rocket engine was discussed. Various types of thrust were presented in this article. For a more detailed investigation of the properties of obtained plasma and possibilities of its application the future development of experimental set-up was needed.

The results of thermodynamic, ballistic, physic-mathematical surveys of low-temperature, gas-generating, fast-burning fuels (LGFF) characteristics. These fuels are pyrotechnic type based on nitroguanidine, ammonium perchlorate and methenamine, proposed for systems to move elements of actuators (SMEA), in particular, for gas generators (GG), for systems to open-close the underwater missiles’ steering devices (SOCSD). There are strict requirements for reaction time of these devices; it leads to the necessity of LGFF with high burning rate usage. Twenty chemical combinations were considered as modifiers to increase the burning rate. Based on obtained characteristics for different kinds of modifiers, high efficiency LGFF was created. The fuel was tested in GG and SOCSD. The results of those tests completely meet the requirements.