Self-similar oscillations of a Z pinch bounded by a magnetic multipole

Journal Article · Tue Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · Phys. Fluids; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.866912· OSTI ID:6793444

Tendler, M

A new analytic, self-similar solution of the fluid equations with losses in a stabilized Z pinch is presented. A scaling is suggested for the net energy loss with plasma density and temperature typical for a Z pinch immersed in an external multipole magnetic field. The solution of the strongly nonlinear system of fluid equations is obtained by self-similar methods. Strongly aharmonic high frequency oscillations of the plasma parameters are found. It is emphasized that a static Z pinch cannot be stabilized by a stationary field of a magnetic multipole. Therefore the potentiality of these oscillations to affect the stability of Z pinches embedded in a magnetic multipole is investigated. The effect of the dynamic stabilization is considered by taking estimates.

• Research Organization: The Royal Institute of Technology, S-10044, Stockholm, Sweden
• OSTI ID: 6793444
• Journal Information: Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 31:11; ISSN PFLDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700107* -- Fusion Energy-- Plasma Research-- Instabilities
ANALYTICAL SOLUTION
ENERGY LOSSES
LINEAR PINCH DEVICES
LINEAR Z PINCH DEVICES
LOSSES
MULTIPOLES
NONLINEAR PROBLEMS
OPEN PLASMA DEVICES
PINCH DEVICES
PLASMA
PLASMA DENSITY
SCALING LAWS
STABILIZATION
THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES