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ANTHEM simulation of the early time magnetic field penetration of the plasma surrounding a high density Z-pinch

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DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.38836· OSTI ID:5840918
The early time penetration of magnetic field into the low density coronal plasma of a Z-pinch fiber is studied with the implicit plasma simulation code ANTHEM. Calculations show the emission of electrons from the cathode, pinching of the electron flow, magnetic insulation of the electrons near the anode, and low density ion blow off. PIC-particle ion calculations show a late time clumping of the ion density not seen with a fluid ion treatment. 4 refs., 4 figs.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
5840918
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-89-2782; CONF-8904107-8; ON: DE89016980
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English