Hall MHD Stability and Turbulence in Magnetically Accelerated Plasmas
The object of the research was to develop theory and carry out simulations of the Z pinch and plasma opening switch (POS), and compare with experimental results. In the case of the Z pinch, there was experimental evidence of ion kinetic energy greatly in excess of the ion thermal energy. It was thought that this was perhaps due to fine scale turbulence. The simulations showed that the ion energy was predominantly laminar, not turbulent. Preliminary studies of a new Z pinch experiment with an axial magnetic field were carried out. The axial magnetic is relevant to magneto - inertial fusion. These studies indicate the axial magnetic field makes the Z pinch more turbulent. Results were also obtained on Hall magnetohydrodynamic instability of the POS.
- Research Organization:
- HRS Fusion
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC)
- DOE Contract Number:
- SC0001049
- OSTI ID:
- 1055523
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/SC0001049-01
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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