Time-resolved nanosecond optical pyrometry of the vapor to plasma transitions in exploding bridgewires

Abstract Electrically exploded wires find uses throughout high-energy physics. For example, they are commonly used as high-temperature sources, X-ray generators, and in precision timing detonators. However, the detailed and complete physics that occurs is complex and still poorly understood. A full...

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Main Authors: T. A. Feagin, E. M. Heatwole, P. J. Rae, R. C. Rettinger, G. R. Parker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-86584-6