Use of an Electron Beam for Preionization in the Z-Pinch Experiment.
Abstract
In the Z-pinch experiment a discharge of several mega-amps is initiated along a preionized filament in high density hydrogen gas. As presently proposed the preionized filament will be created by a high power laser focused in the gas. In the note the authors consider using an electron beam as an alternative to the laser system now used. It was found that a relativistic electron beam with very modest energy and current characteristic can produce a preionized column of plasma with the desired initial properties. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0765313
Entities
People
- Edward Ott
- Roswell Lee
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory