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Title: Experimental observation of runaway electrons near the axis of a Z-pinch in a high-Z medium

Journal Article · · Plasma Physics Reports
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  1. National Research Nuclear University, Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (Russian Federation)

Generation of runaway electrons in the axial region of a Z-pinch (high-current vacuum spark) operating in a high-Z medium was observed experimentally using pulsed optical shadowgraphy and X-ray pinhole imaging.

OSTI ID:
22047550
Journal Information:
Plasma Physics Reports, Vol. 37, Issue 3; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2011 Pleiades Publishing, Ltd.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1063-780X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English