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Stability of the optimal Z pinch

Journal Article · · Sov. J. Plasma Phys. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:6329324

The stability of a Z pinch in peaked-current operation is analyzed in terms of affine compression. In contrast with the compression of a spherical droplet by laser bombardment, which is known to be unstable, in the optimal Z pinch there is no catastrophic loss of compressional symmetry.

Research Organization:
Moscow Engineering Physics Institute
OSTI ID:
6329324
Journal Information:
Sov. J. Plasma Phys. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Sov. J. Plasma Phys. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 6:4; ISSN SJPPD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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