Ion-induced pinch and the enhancement of ion current by pinched electron flow in relativistic diodes
Journal Article
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· Phys. Rev. Lett., v. 35, no. 16, pp. 1079-1082
A new model for time-dependent and steady-state ion and electron flow in large-aspect-ratio diodes is constructed. The electron trajectories are computed with use of the self-consistent fields calculated during the initial ion motion. The dynamic formation of a tightly pinched electron flow is qualitatively explained. Very large ion currents, nearly equal to the electron current, are predicted for flat solid cathodes, when steady-state flow is achieved. (AIP)
- Research Organization:
- University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-33-009034
- OSTI ID:
- 4139265
- Journal Information:
- Phys. Rev. Lett., v. 35, no. 16, pp. 1079-1082, Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett., v. 35, no. 16, pp. 1079-1082; ISSN PRLTA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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