X-Ray Source Model for Z-Pinch Aluminum Plasmas.
Abstract
This thesis develops a three dimensional (x,y,z) X-ray radiation source model and a radiation transfer model suitable for predicting X ray images from two-dimensional (r,z), cylindrically-symmetric, temperature and density profiles of a z-pitch aluminum plasma. The radiation, electron, and ion temperature and density profiles are provided from an existing magnetohydrodynamic computer model. These temperatures and densities are used to characterize the emissive and transmissive properties of the plasma. The X-ray radiation transport through the plasma is solved using single-group, Monte Carlo integration methods. The emitted radiation is projected onto a hypothetical, far-field detector where an energy flux image is measured. The results show that the model employing a Monte Carlo integration resulting from the emission from a z pinch aluminum plasma. Keywords: Plasma diagnostics; Aluminum; Opacity; X Ray diagnostics; Theses.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA189509
Entities
People
- Randall R. Correll
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology