CURRENT DISTRIBUTION FOR WIRE EXPLODED IN VACUUM.
Abstract
This investigation explores the current sheath surrounding an exploding copper wire in vacuum. Rogovski coils are used to map the current sheath. The results are plotted as a function of time and radius. Soon after the transplosion of the wire, the current leaves the wire in an initially well-defined cylinder, which diffuses rapidly over time. Initial radial expansion is of the order of 100,000 cm/sec. A 'reverse current effect' is also observed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 31, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0681120
Entities
People
- De-ching Chern
- Theodore Korneff
Organizations
- Temple University