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PRESSURE BALANCE IN THE TOROIDAL ORTHOGONAL PINCH

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4842351
It is noted that a pure toroidal magnetic field cannot produce a toroidal orthogonal pinch, but that a poloidal field component is necessary. Calculations are carried out to find minimum toroidal current necessary to produce a poloidal field capable of sustaining the pinch. Two models are studied: a pinch having a sharp boundary and no internal magnetic field, and a diffuse pinch. (T.F.H.)
Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N. Mex.
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
NSA Number:
NSA-15-026998
OSTI ID:
4842351
Report Number(s):
LAMS-2571
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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