Wire-Tension Effects on Plasma Dynamics in a Two-Wire -Pinch
Zier, J.; Gomez, M.R.; French, D.M.; Gilgenbach, R.M.; Lau, Y.Y.; Tang, W.W.; Cuneo, M.E.; Mehlhorn, T.A.; Johnston, M.D.; Mazarakis, M.G.
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
Volume 36, Issue 4, Aug. 2008 Page(s):1284 - 1285
Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/TPS.2008.920892
Summary: Heavier wire weights reduce contact resistance, which increases the energy deposition in wire plasma. Images from a two-wire $Z$-pinch showing the effects of wire tension on expansion performance are presented.
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