Pinch spot formation in high atomic number z discharges

Journal Article · Mon Apr 27 00:00:00 EDT 1992 · Physical Review Letters; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.68.2600· OSTI ID:7113260

Mosher, D; Colombant, D ^[1]

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1. Plasma Physics Division, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. 20375-5000 (United States)

A nonlinear, quasi-two-dimensional model for pinch spot formation in radiation-dominated, high atomic number {ital z} pinches is presented that reproduces the experimental electrical and radiation characteristics. The high line-radiation rates of such discharges produce localized, high-density pinch spots in contrast to the spindle pinches predicted for hydrogenic discharges.

• OSTI ID: 7113260
• Journal Information: Physical Review Letters; (United States), Vol. 68:17; ISSN 0031-9007
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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