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Effect of ionization energy loss on plasma focus formation in an erosion-type magnetoplasma compressor

Journal Article · · High Temp. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5362158
The equations of radiation magnetogasdynamics, together with the real flow pattern and experimental data, are used to analyze the processes taking place in the plasma focus of a magnetoplasma compressor. It is shown that the energy lost in multiple ionization plays a big role in the energy balance of the plasma in the compression region of an erosion-type magnetoplasma compressor. The mechanisms for energy conversion demonstrated here serve as a guide to ways of controlling the parameters of the plasma focus. 14 references.
Research Organization:
Moskovskoe Vysshee Tekhnicheskoe Uchilishche, Moscow, USSR
OSTI ID:
5362158
Journal Information:
High Temp. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: High Temp. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 22:4; ISSN HITEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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