Ultra-high magnetic field cascade generator for plasma physics research

Modification of a well-known pulsed power generator of 10 MG range reproducible magnetic fields, i.e. the cascade magnetocumulative generator MC-1, intended for research in plasma physics with high densities of electromagnetic energy is described. A thin-walled plasma chamber from a stainless steel is installed in a two-cascade generator MC-1, and earlier developed technique for magnetic field pulse shortening is implemented here. Results of experimental testing of the generator's main parameters in absence of plasma in chamber are given and discussed.