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An explosive-driven high field system for physics applications

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OSTI ID:4152568
A simple explosive-driven flux compression system is described for producing magnetic fields in the megagauss range. The flux-trapping device is a seamless hollow stainless steel cylinder driven by a ring of explosive. The initial field is introduced by a coil pair supplied by a 90-kJ capacitor bank. The assembly is readily evacuated. During implosion, the experimental volume is free of objectionable debris and asymmetries. Peak fields of 1.2 and 4 Mg are achieved in working diameters of 8.9 and 3.2 mm, respectively. The usable length is about 15 mm at these fields. Several possible applications are mentioned. (auth)
Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
NSA Number:
NSA-18-005846
OSTI ID:
4152568
Report Number(s):
LADC--5915; CONF-342--1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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