Transient electrical discharges in small devices

Fundamental and applied research on plasmas with high energy density that are unstable and radiate can be done at a relatively low cost with small plasma pinches. In this paper we discuss three experiments using small pinch devices: a capillary discharge, a Z-pinch driven by a small generator, and a...

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Published in:Physics of Plasmas 2001-05, Vol.8 (5), p.2572-2578
Main Authors: Soto, Leopoldo, Esaulov, Andrey, Moreno, José, Silva, Patricio, Sylvester, Gustavo, Zambra, Marcelo, Nazarenko, Andrey, Clausse, Alejandro
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Language:English
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Summary:Fundamental and applied research on plasmas with high energy density that are unstable and radiate can be done at a relatively low cost with small plasma pinches. In this paper we discuss three experiments using small pinch devices: a capillary discharge, a Z-pinch driven by a small generator, and a low energy plasma focus. The experiments were complemented by magnetohydrodynamics numerical calculations in order to assist the design and physical interpretation of the experimental data. The diagnostics used in the experiments include current and voltage monitors, multipinhole camera, holographic interferometry, and vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy.
ISSN:1070-664X
1089-7674
DOI:10.1063/1.1351829