Abstract
A criterion for the surface explosion of metal conductors in strong magnetic fields with the magnetic induction rising at rates over 4× 1013 G/s has been obtained for a current skinning mode: the explosion occurs as the magnetic energy density at the metal surface becomes as high as a factor of 1.5-2 of the sublimation energy density for the metal under normal conditions.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 042701 |
Journal | Physics of Plasmas |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 11 May 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics