Wire-tension effects on plasma dynamics in a two-wire Z-pinch

被引:6
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作者
Zier, Jacob [1 ]
Gomez, Matthew R. [1 ]
French, David M. [1 ]
Gilgenbach, Ronald M. [1 ]
Lau, Yue Y. [1 ]
Tang, Wilkin W. [1 ]
Ctlneo, Michael E. [2 ]
Mehlhorn, Thomas A. [2 ]
Johnston, Mark D. [2 ]
Mazarakis, Michael G. [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Michigan, Dept Nucl Engn & Radiol Sci, Plasma Pulsed Power & Microwave Lab, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA
[2] Sandia Natl Labs, Albuquerque, NM 87185 USA
关键词
ablation; contact resistance; plasma; measurements; plasma pinch; Schlieren; wire expansion; wire tension; Z-pinch;
D O I
10.1109/TPS.2008.920892
中图分类号
O35 [流体力学]; O53 [等离子体物理学];
学科分类号
070204 ; 080103 ; 080704 ;
摘要
Heavier wire weights reduce contact resistance, which increases the energy deposition in wire plasma. Images from a two-wire Z-pinch showing the effects of wire tension on expansion performance are presented.
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页码:1284 / 1285
页数:2
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