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

R. M. Gilgenbach, M. R. Gomez, J. C. Zier, W. W. Tang, D. M. French, Y. Y. Lau, M. G. Mazarakis, M. E. Cuneo, M. D. Johnston, B. V. Oliver, T. A. Mehlhorn, A. A. Kim, V. A. Sinebryukhov

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    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 languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAIP Conference Proceedings
    Pages259-262
    Number of pages4
    Volume1088
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2009
    Event7th International Conference on Dense Z-Pinches - Alexandria, VA, United States
    Duration: 12 Aug 2008 → 21 Aug 2008

    Other

    Other7th International Conference on Dense Z-Pinches
    CountryUnited States
    CityAlexandria, VA
    Period12.8.08 → 21.8.08

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    transformers
    accelerators
    load tests
    spark gaps
    bricks
    Taylor instability
    high current
    foils
    capacitors
    anodes
    switches
    cathodes
    vacuum
    pulses
    electronics

    Keywords

    • High current
    • Z-pinch

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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    Gilgenbach, R. M., Gomez, M. R., Zier, J. C., Tang, W. W., French, D. M., Lau, Y. Y., ... Sinebryukhov, V. A. (2009). MAIZE: A 1 MA LTD-driven Z-pinch at the University of Michigan. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 1088, pp. 259-262) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3079742

    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.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

    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
    Gilgenbach RM, Gomez MR, Zier JC, Tang WW, French DM, Lau YY et al. MAIZE: A 1 MA LTD-driven Z-pinch at the University of Michigan. In AIP Conference Proceedings. Vol. 1088. 2009. p. 259-262 https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3079742
    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. / MAIZE : A 1 MA LTD-driven Z-pinch at the University of Michigan. AIP Conference Proceedings. Vol. 1088 2009. pp. 259-262
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