A lumped parameter model of plasma focus

In this paper, a fast running computer model of a plasma focus device is presented. The model is based on the snowplow model constructed with effective parameters validated against experimental results. A pinch model is included to calculate the temporal evolution of the focal variables. The resulti...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on plasma science 2004-06, Vol.32 (3), p.1383-1391
Main Authors: Gonzalez, J.H., Clausse, A., Bruzzone, H., Florido, P.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Capacitors
Deuterium
Electrodes
Exact sciences and technology
Filling
Length measurement
Magnetic confinement and equilibrium
Neutrons
Parameter estimation
Physics
Physics of gases, plasmas and electric discharges
Physics of plasmas and electric discharges
Plasma
Plasma devices
Production
Solid modeling
Theta pinch
Voltage
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Summary:In this paper, a fast running computer model of a plasma focus device is presented. The model is based on the snowplow model constructed with effective parameters validated against experimental results. A pinch model is included to calculate the temporal evolution of the focal variables. The resulting neutron yield predictions are compared against available data at different pressures, electrode length, and capacitor voltages from experimental measurements, finding good agreements. The model ultimately calculates the neutron production given the geometric parameters and the filling deuterium pressure.
ISSN:0093-3813
1939-9375
DOI:10.1109/TPS.2004.827573