Linear theta pinch with a strong, fast-rising magnetic field

Journal Article · Thu Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Sov. J. Plasma Phys. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5445630

Burtsev, V A; Berezin, A B; Zhukov, A P; Kubasov, V A; Lyublin, B V; Litunovskii, V N; Ovsyannikov, V A; Smirnov, A G; Smirnov, V G

Experiments are reported on the heating of a dense plasma in a linear theta pinch with a strong (B/sub z/< or approx. =50kG), fast-rising (tau/sub f/approx. =0.3 ..mu..sec) magnetic field. Inductive energy storage is used; the current is switched to the solenoid by fast-acting foil current breakers. In experiments without preionization of the gas, a dense n/sub e/approx. =4.10/sup 16/ cm/sup -3/), hot (T/sub e//sup +/T/sub i/>1 keV) plasma column is produced with a slight radial compression (eta=2--3). In experiments with preionization near the axis of the discharge chamber, a group of electrons with T/sub e/approx. =4--6 keV is observed.

• Research Organization: D. V. Efremov Scientific-Research Institute of Electrophysical Apparatus, Leningrad
• OSTI ID: 5445630
• Journal Information: Sov. J. Plasma Phys. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Sov. J. Plasma Phys. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 5:6; ISSN SJPPD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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