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Evolution of a z-pinch with constant dI/dt
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Robson, A. E. |
| Copyright Year | 1988 |
| Description | Journal: Nuclear Fusion The evolution of a linear z-pinch in which the current rises at a constant rate is analysed in terms of a quasi-static pinch model. It is shown that there is a maximum current in hydrogen or deuterium equal to approximately $3^{1/2}$ times the Pease-Braginskij current which cannot be exceeded because of radiative collapse. Higher currents may be obtained in D-T because heating by the alpha particles prevents collapse until most of the fusion fuel is consumed, at which point the pinch collapses like a star. The implications for the pinch as a fusion system are discussed and it is shown that, if the pinch remains stable while the current is rising, a dense z-pinch in D-T might form the basis of a small fusion reactor. |
| Related Links | http://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/0029-5515/28/12/006/pdf |
| Ending Page | 2178 |
| Page Count | 8 |
| Starting Page | 2171 |
| ISSN | 00295515 |
| e-ISSN | 17414326 |
| DOI | 10.1088/0029-5515/28/12/006 |
| Journal | Nuclear Fusion |
| Issue Number | 12 |
| Volume Number | 28 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | IOP Publishing |
| Publisher Date | 1988-12-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Journal: Nuclear Fusion Nuclear Energy and Engineering Z Pinch Evolution of A Z Pinch with Constant Di/dt |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Nuclear and High Energy Physics Condensed Matter Physics |
