Electromagnetic implosion of metal liners

Journal Article · Thu Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1981 · J. Appl. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.331599· OSTI ID:5666726

Marrs, R E; Wira, K

Cylindrical aluminum shells have been imploded at velocities > or approx. =2 mm/..mu..s in a Z-pinch discharge driven by a 100-kJ capacitor bank. The velocity and symmetry of the imploding liners were determined from flash x-ray pictures, and the compression of an axial magnetic field was measured with pickup coils. The results are consistent with numerical calculations of the implosion dynamics. The implosions are symmetric and stable when strongly driven. Buckling is observed in slower implosions

• Research Organization: Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195
• OSTI ID: 5666726
• Journal Information: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 53:1; ISSN JAPIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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