Gas-puff Z pinches with D/sub 2/ and D/sub 2/-Ar mixtures

Journal Article · Mon Mar 15 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.93148· OSTI ID:5540412

Bailey, J; Ettinger, Y; Fisher, A; Rostoker, N

Results obtained with the University of California, Irvine gas-puff Z-pinch experiment are described for deuterium and deuterium-argon mixtures. This experiment utilizes a hollow cylindrical gas puff injected between electrodes driven by a 4.8-kJ capacitor bank. Various gas compositions have been tested, including pure deuterium, 90% D/sub 2/-10% Ar, and up to 10% D/sub 2/-90% Ar. We have observed the stages of collapse and its rate, electron density at the pinch, neutron yield, and the time dependence of x-ray and neutron emission. When a 90% D/sub 2/-10% Ar mixture is injected, the plasma annulus is observed to separate into two columns which implode concentrically.

• Research Organization: Physics Department, University of California, Irvine, California 92717
• OSTI ID: 5540412
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Vol. 40:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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