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Spectroscopic Characterization of an Argon-Neon {ital Z} -Pinch Plasma at Stagnation

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters
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  1. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California 94551 (United States)
  2. Sandia National Laboratory, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185 (United States)

The density, temperature, and radiation coupling are investigated in strongly radiating Ar-Ne Z -pinch plasmas at stagnation using a novel high resolution space- and time-resolving x-ray spectrometer. One- and two-dimensional electron temperature profiles are obtained from the slope of the Ne recombination continuum. The electron density and ion temperature are determined from comparisons of the heliumlike Ar Rydberg series with detailed line-profile calculations. 2D nonlocal thermodynamic equilibrium calculations predict a radiating region denser and cooler than measured. {copyright} {ital 1998} {ital The American Physical Society}

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratory
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000; W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
597220
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 80; ISSN 0031-9007; ISSN PRLTAO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English