A BIS West Mildlands Branch Event
Synopsis
Christopher MacLeod reviews the prospects for microwave heating and plasma generation as an alternative to combustion in Scramjet-like hypersonic engines. He discusses recent work in the field and its potential relevance and implications in the future.
About the Speaker
Dr. Christopher Macleod is a lecturer and researcher at the University of the Highlands and Islands. Christopher held several positions as a research scientist at Hughes Aircraft in the USA including team manager before returning to the UK.
Meeting timetable
13:55 – The meeting is available to join
13:55 – The meeting is available to join
14:00 – Welcome
14:05 – Could microwaved plasma fluids replace combustion in hypersonic engines?
14:45 ish – Questions and answers
Plan for joining
1. Register using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_4tTYvFo-dmsOe3h_Sz6Az3XLVfDl0UIJ0aEQ5FCJFB2oKQ/viewform
2. On the day before the event we will send you an email with the joining link for the meeting.
3. On the day, click the meeting link (and follow the on-screen instructions to install Zoom if prompted)
Please note
The conferenca call and Q&A session will be recorded (which may capture your name, picture, voice or video) and made available via the West Midlands Facebook group and the BIS website. You consent to this by registering for the Conference call/ Q&A sessions.