Note: Experimental platform for magnetized high-energy-density plasmastudies at the omega laser facility

An upgrade of the pulsed magnetic fieldgeneratormagneto-inertial fusion electrical discharge system [O. Gotchev etal., Rev. Sci. Instrum. 80, 043504 (2009)] is described. Thedevice is used to study magnetized high-energy-density plasma and is capable ofproducing a pulsed magnetic field of tens of te...

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Published in:Review of scientific instruments 2015-01, Vol.86 (1)
Main Authors: Fiksel, G, Agliata, A, Barnak, D, Brent, G, P-Y, Chang, Folnsbee, L, Gates, G, Hasset, D, Lonobile, D, Magoon, J, Mastrosimone, D, Shoup, M J, Betti, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coiling
Coils
Density
Electric wire
Inertial fusion (reactor)
Magnetic coils
Magnetic fields
Scientific apparatus & instruments
Three dimensional printing
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Summary:An upgrade of the pulsed magnetic fieldgeneratormagneto-inertial fusion electrical discharge system [O. Gotchev etal., Rev. Sci. Instrum. 80, 043504 (2009)] is described. Thedevice is used to study magnetized high-energy-density plasma and is capable ofproducing a pulsed magnetic field of tens of tesla in a volume of a few cubiccentimeters. The magnetic field is created by discharging a high-voltagecapacitorthrough a small wire-wound coil. The coil current pulse has a duration of about 1 μsand a peak value of 40 kA. Compared to the original, the updated version has a largerenergy storage and improved switching system. In addition, magnetic coils are fabricatedusing 3-D printing technology which allows for a greater variety of themagneticfield topology.
ISSN:0034-6748
1089-7623
DOI:10.1063/1.4905625