‘Prize’: a Pre-ionized ‘Theta’ Pinch
Design characteristics are described of an electromagnetic shock tube using preionization in the Z direction followed by a theta pinch. Its main function is to form a hightemperature plasma in deuterium gas by shock heating without the ubiquitous trapped magnetic field usually asso ciated with theta pinches. A schematic sketch of the circuitry and experimental results is included.
- Research Organization:
- Atomic Weapons Research Establishment, Foulness, Essex, Eng.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-14-015793
- OSTI ID:
- 4155689
- Journal Information:
- Nature (London), Journal Name: Nature (London) Journal Issue: 4726 Vol. 186; ISSN 0028-0836
- Publisher:
- Nature Publishing Group
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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