Physics of High-Density Z-Pinch Plasmas
Author | : Michael A. Liberman |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 285 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781461214243 |
ISBN-13 | : 1461214246 |
Rating | : 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Download or read book Physics of High-Density Z-Pinch Plasmas written by Michael A. Liberman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A "z pinch" is a deceptively simple plasma configuration in which a longitudinal current produces a magnetic field that confines the plasma. Z-pinch research is currently one of the fastest growing areas of plasma physics, with revived interest in z-pinch controlled fusion reactors along with investigations of new z-pinch applications, such as very high power x-ray sources, high-energy neutrons sources, and ultra-high magnetic fields generators. This book provides a comprehensive review of the physics of dense z pinches and includes many recent experimental results.