Slingatron Spiral Layouts

Spiral layouts that approximate a series of turns around a circle are useful for acceleration in which projectiles execute a Phase Swing in passing through the system, and spirals with a larger gap between turns can be used for both Phase Locked or Phase Swing acceleration of projectiles depending on the gap between turns.  Combinations of these geometries can also be used.
For additional information on Phase Swing and Phase Lock geometries, please also see:
Shown are "constant R" and "nearly constant R" spiral layouts in both vertical and horizontal stacking variations.  These layouts generally employ the Phase Swing projectile acceleration approach.
Shown are more traditional spirals in both small and larger scale layouts.  Such traditional layouts generally employ the Phase Lock projectile acceleration approach.
A hybrid or combination approach shown here may employ both Phase Lock and Phase Swing projectile acceleration types.  The initial first turn shown here will give the projectile enough velocity to inject into the larger phase swing spiral set to become locked into that motion as well.  In essence such stages will accelerate the projectile across various speed regimes as required.
A number of spiral cross sections are also possible including the traditional tubular and U channel sections.  Tubular spiral may also be vented along its inside radius to minimize gas pressure build up.

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Slingatron Mass Accelerators  A Mechanical, Hypervelocity, Rapid Fire, Scalable Sling
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