The process begins by evacuating the reaction chamber using a sequence of vacuum pumps. Deuterium gas is pre-ionized using an RF coil to create a plasma, which is then injected into the vacuum chamber External magnetic coils are powered on, followed by the application of a rotating magnetic field (RMF) to drive current in the plasma and form the Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) structure. Diagnostics must monitor the plasma's temperature and stability, adjusting RMF input to maintain fusion conditions and energy balance. Once the FRC is formed and sustained, the back valve is opened to allow high-energy particles to exit, producing thrust, with the system throttled by regulating deuterium flow. Eventually, as the fuel is consumed, the FRC collapses, requiring the chamber to be isolated and re-evacuated to prepare for the next ignition cycle.

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