Abstract
Experiments on a compact pulsed power generator with an amplitude of 200 kA and a 180-ns front width loaded on an X-pinch consisting of four aluminum wires with a diameter of 35 μm have been carried out. Experimental data and the results of calculations performed in the framework of an impact-radiation model have been used to determine parameters (temperature, density, linear mass) of the X-pinch hot spot at the moment of maximum compression. It is established that (i) a pulse of soft X-ray emission from the X-pinch is generated upon almost complete ejection of substance from the hot spot and (ii) hot-spot formation in the X-pinch proceeds under conditions close to the Bennett equilibrium.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 12-15 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Technical Physics Letters |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 28 Feb 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)