Physics of High-Density Z-Pinch Plasmas /

A "z-pinch" is a deceptively simple plasma configuration in which a longitudinal current produces a magnetic field that tends to confine the plasma. The simple geometry and low cost made it an early candidate for controlled fusion experiments. However, instabilities and rapid plasma loss m...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Liberman, Michael A.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Groot, John S., Toor, Arthur, Spielman, Rick B.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint : Springer, 1999.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Equilibria of Z-Pinch Plasmas
  • Dynamics of Z-Pinch Plasmas
  • Stability of Z-Pinch Plasmas
  • Rayleigh-Taylor Instability of a Plasma Accelerated by Magetic Pressure
  • Stability of Dynamic Z-Pinches and Liners
  • Applications of Z-Pinches
  • Conclusions
  • References.