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Simulation of the dynamics of sausage development in a z pinch with a high rate of thermonuclear heat production

Journal Article · · Plasma Physics Reports
OSTI ID:105316

The development of the sausage instability in a z pinch is accompanied by the formulation of a high-temperature plasma. This high-temperature region initiates a wave of thermonuclear burning propagating along the pinch. A numerical solution of the MHD equations has been carried out, taking into account plasma energy losses through radiation and thermonuclear heating. Results of calculations on the growth of the sausage instability are presented for {rho}r = 0.23 g/cm{sup 2}. It is accompanied by the development of a stable wave of thermonuclear burning. 12 refs., 4 figs.

OSTI ID:
105316
Journal Information:
Plasma Physics Reports, Journal Name: Plasma Physics Reports Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 19; ISSN PPHREM; ISSN 1063-780X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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