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An electromagnetic launcher includes a single or multi-polar, multi-phase electrical generator powered by an external source; electrical conductors leading from output coils of the generator and from a center point joining the output coils; a plurality of rails connected to the electrical conductors

An electromagnetic launcher includes a single or multi-polar, multi-phase electrical generator powered by an external source; electrical conductors leading from output coils of the generator and from a center point joining the output coils; a plurality of rails connected to the electrical conductors; and an armature having at least two channels; whereby there is at least one position of the armature along the plurality of rails where current flows simultaneously through both of the at least two channels.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An electromagnetic launcher comprising:a multi-phase electrical generator powered by an external source, the multi-phase electrical generator including at least one pole;electrical conductors leading from output coils of the generator and from a center point joining the o

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An electromagnetic launcher comprising:a multi-phase electrical generator powered by an external source, the multi-phase electrical generator including at least one pole;electrical conductors leading from output coils of the generator and from a center point joining the output coils;a plurality of rails connected to the electrical conductors; anda split armature having at least two conductive channels separated by an insulative material;whereby there is at least one position of the split armature along the plurality of rails where current flows simultaneously through both of the at least two channels.