Jet formation in multi-wire X-pinch

Experiments have been performed to study jet formation using a compact x-pinch pulser, which produces 80 kA current in 40 ns. X-pinch consisting of various wire materials including tungsten, molybdenum, iron and aluminum were used. Number of wires, x-pinch angle and length were varied to study jet formation. The jets were observed to be formed about 5 ns after the current start. The wires connected to the cathode were observed to expand faster. Detailed results will be presented at the meeting.