A Low Inductance Vacuum Convolute For Z-Pinch Research
Abstract
We have tested a novel, low inductance, vacuum convolute for driving Z-pinch loads on Proto-II (10 TW, 1.2 MV, 45 ns FWHM, and 0.125 omega). The Proto-II vacuum section has four separate insulator stacks (1 m dia., 16 em high) feeding four disk feeds. These disk feeds are coupled together by twelve, vertical magnetically-insulated transmission lines (MITLs) that are, in turn, convoluted into a single-disk MITL near the load. This convolute adds all of the inductance of the individual feeds in parallel, resulting in a total system inductance of 6.5 nH and short circuit currents as great as 9 MA. The vertical-to-disk convolute includes regions of poor magnetic insulation, which result in significant electron losses for the Z-pinch loads.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA638728
Entities
People
- D. H. Mcdaniel
- K. E. Nielsen
- P. W. Spence
- R. B. Spielman
- W. W. Hsing
Organizations
- Sandia National Laboratories