MAIZE: A 1 MA LTD-driven Z-pinch at the University of Michigan

Abstract

Researchers at The University of Michigan have constructed and tested a 1-MA Linear Transformer Driver (LTD), the first of its type to reach the USA. The Michigan Accelerator for Inductive Z-pinch Experiments, (MAIZE), is based on the LTD developed at the Institute of High Current Electronics in collaboration with Sandia National Labs and UM. This LTD utilizes 80 capacitors and 40 spark gap switches, arranged in 40 "bricks", to deliver a 1 MA, 100 kV pulse with 100 ns risetime into a matched resistive load. Preliminary resistive-load test results are presented for the LTD facility. Planned experimental research programs at UM include: a) Studies of Magneto-Raleigh-Taylor instability of planar foils, and b) Vacuum convolute studies including cathode and anode plasma.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	AIP Conference Proceedings
Pages	259-262
Number of pages	4
Volume	1088
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3079742
Publication status	Published - 2009
Event	7th International Conference on Dense Z-Pinches - Alexandria, VA, United States Duration: 12 Aug 2008 → 21 Aug 2008

Other

Other	7th International Conference on Dense Z-Pinches
Country	United States
City	Alexandria, VA
Period	12.8.08 → 21.8.08

Keywords

High current
Z-pinch

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Physics and Astronomy(all)

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MAIZE : A 1 MA LTD-driven Z-pinch at the University of Michigan. / Gilgenbach, R. M.; Gomez, M. R.; Zier, J. C.; Tang, W. W.; French, D. M.; Lau, Y. Y.; Mazarakis, M. G.; Cuneo, M. E.; Johnston, M. D.; Oliver, B. V.; Mehlhorn, T. A.; Kim, A. A.; Sinebryukhov, V. A.

AIP Conference Proceedings. Vol. 1088 2009. p. 259-262.

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Gilgenbach, RM, Gomez, MR, Zier, JC, Tang, WW, French, DM, Lau, YY, Mazarakis, MG, Cuneo, ME, Johnston, MD, Oliver, BV, Mehlhorn, TA, Kim, AA & Sinebryukhov, VA 2009, MAIZE: A 1 MA LTD-driven Z-pinch at the University of Michigan. in AIP Conference Proceedings. vol. 1088, pp. 259-262, 7th International Conference on Dense Z-Pinches, Alexandria, VA, United States, 12.8.08. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3079742

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