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Z-Pinch, X-Pinch, and Dense Plasma Focus

ORAL · YO04 · ID: 660942





Presentations

  • Modeling the CESZAR Gas-Puff Z Pinch in the Radiation-Magnetohydrodynamic FLASH Code

    ORAL

    Presenters

    • David Michta

      University of Rochester

    Authors

    • David Michta

      University of Rochester

    • Marissa B Adams

      University of Rochester

    • Eddie C Hanson

      University of Rochester

    • Kasper Moczulski

      University of Rochester, Univ of Rochester

    • Adam Reyes

      University of Rochester

    • Petros Tzeferacos

      University of Rochester, Univ of Rochester

    • Fabio Conti

      University of California, San Diego

    • Farhat N Beg

      University of California, San Diego

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  • Radiation from Tungsten Z-pinches influenced by using the alternating W and mid-atomic-number wires

    ORAL

    Presenters

    • Alla S Safronova

      University of Nevada, Reno, UNR

    Authors

    • Alla S Safronova

      University of Nevada, Reno, UNR

    • Victor L Kantsyrev

      University of Nevada, Reno

    • Ryan R Childers

      University of Nevada, Reno

    • Austin Stafford

      University of Nevada, Reno

    • Christopher J Butcher

      University of Nevada, Reno

    • Veronica V Shlyaptseva

      University of Nevada, Reno

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  • One-Dimensional FLASH Simulations of a Gas-Puff Staged Z-Pinch

    ORAL

    Presenters

    • Eddie C Hanson

      University of Rochester

    Authors

    • Eddie C Hanson

      University of Rochester

    • Fernando Garcia Rubio

      University of Rochester

    • Kasper Moczulski

      University of Rochester, Univ of Rochester

    • Marissa B Adams

      University of Rochester

    • Adam Reyes

      University of Rochester

    • Paul Ney

      Magneto-Inertial Fusion Technology, Inc., Magneto-Inertial Fusion Technology Inc.

    • Hafiz U Rahman

      Magneto-Inertial Fusion Technology Inc.

    • Emil Ruskov

      Magneto-Inertial Fusion Technology, Inc.

    • Petros Tzeferacos

      University of Rochester, Univ of Rochester

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  • Understanding electrode plasma formation on wires and thin foils via vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy of desorbed surface contaminants

    ORAL

    Presenters

    • Trevor J Smith

      University of Michigan

    Authors

    • Trevor J Smith

      University of Michigan

    • Mark D Johnston

      University of New Mexico

    • Nicholas M Jordan

      University of Michigan

    • Michael E Cuneo

      Sandia National Laboratories

    • Jens Schwarz

      Sandia National Laboratories

    • Ryan D McBride

      University of Michigan

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  • Dense Plasma Focus Controlled by Plasma and Gas Injection

    ORAL

    Presenters

    • Andrey Beresnyak

      US NAVAL RESEARSCH LABORATORY

    Authors

    • Andrey Beresnyak

      US NAVAL RESEARSCH LABORATORY

    • Stuart L Jackson

      US Naval Research Laboratory, United States Naval Research Laboratory

    • Eric R Kaiser

      United States Naval Research Laboratory

    • Alexander L Velikovich

      Plasma Physics Division, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, NRL

    • Paul E Adamson

      US NAVAL RESEARSCH LABORATORY

    • Robert J Commisso

      United States Naval Research Laboratory

    • Joseph W Schumer

      US Naval Research Laboratory

    • Arati Dasgupta

      United States Naval Research Laboratory

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  • Pulsed neutron radiography using a Megajoule-class Dense Plasma Focus Energy

    ORAL

    Publication: 1. A. Schmidt et al. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 49(11), pp.3299-3306.<br>2. J. W. Mather, Phys. Fluids, vol. 7, no. 11, pp. S28, 1964

    Presenters

    • Clement S Goyon

      Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab

    Authors

    • Clement S Goyon

      Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab

    • Owen B Drury

      Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab

    • Jessica R Taylor

      Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab

    • Christopher M Cooper

      Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab, Lawrence Livermore National Lab, LLNL

    • Steven F Chapman

      Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab, LLNL

    • Paul C Campbell

      Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

    • David N Fittinghoff

      Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab

    • Luis Frausto

      Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab

    • Drew P Higginson

      Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

    • Anthony J Link

      Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

    • Brian H Shaw

      Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab

    • James K Walters

      Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab

    • Amanda E Youmans

      Lawrence Livermore natl laboratory, Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab

    • Andrea E Schmidt

      Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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  • Analysis of Radial Phase of Dense Plasma Focus with a Modified Electrode System Using Laser Interferometry and Electrical Measurements

    ORAL

    Presenters

    • Jakub Malir

      Czech Tech Univ

    Authors

    • Jakub Malir

      Czech Tech Univ

    • Daniel Klir

      Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Tech Univ

    • Jakub Cikhardt

      Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Tech Univ

    • Josef Kravarik

      Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Tech Univ

    • Pavel Kubes

      Czech Tech Univ

    • Vojtech Munzar

      Czech Tech Univ

    • Jan Novotny

      Czech Tech Univ

    • Karel Rezac

      Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Tech Univ

    • Marian Paduch

      Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion

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  • Results and plan of research of plasma compression and total D-D fusion neutron emission for 16.8-kJ and 3.1-kJ plasma foci operated with D<sub>2</sub>, D<sub>2</sub>+Ne and D<sub>2</sub>+Ar gas mixtures

    ORAL

    Presenters

    • Lukasz Marciniak

      Czech Technical University in Prague

    Authors

    • Lukasz Marciniak

      Czech Technical University in Prague

    • Karel Rezac

      Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Tech Univ

    • Agnieszka Kulinska

      Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences

    • Jan Novotny

      Czech Technical University in Prague

    • Mohamad Akel

      Atomic Energy Commission of Syria

    • Josef Kravarik

      Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Tech Univ

    • Sing Lee

      Institute for Plasma Focus Studies

    • Jakub Cikhardt

      Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Tech Univ

    • Marek Scholz

      Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences

    • Daniel Klir

      Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Tech Univ

    • Sor H Saw

      First City University College

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  • Faraday Rotation Imaging of X-Pinch Implosion Dynamics on the MAIZE Pulsed Power Facility

    ORAL

    Publication: G. V. Dowhan, A. P. Shah, B. J. Sporer, N. M. Jordan, S. N. Bland, S. V. Lebedev, R. A. Smith, L. Suttle, S. A. Pikuz, and R. D. McBride, High-Magnification Faraday Rotation Imaging and Analysis of X-Pinch Implosion Dynamics, Rev. Sci. Instrum. (submitted June 2022)

    Presenters

    • George V Dowhan

      University of Michigan

    Authors

    • George V Dowhan

      University of Michigan

    • Akash P Shah

      University of Michigan

    • Brendan J Sporer

      University of Michigan

    • Nicholas M Jordan

      University of Michigan

    • Simon N Bland

      Blackett Lab, Imperial College London

    • Sergey V Lebedev

      Imperial College London

    • Roland A Smith

      Imperial College London

    • Lee G Suttle

      Imperial College London

    • Sergei Pikuz

      Lebedev Physical Institute, P. N. Lebedev Physical Institute

    • Ryan D McBride

      University of Michigan

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