Formation of dense, electromagnetically accelerated plasma for laboratory astrophysics

We proposed tapered pinch discharge as a measure to conduct laboratory astrophysics experiments. Basic behaviors of the plasma have been characterized using a prototype device. Results show that the plasma flux and velocity depend on initial gas density, discharge current and taper geometry. Those b...

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Main Authors: Adachi K., Nakajima M., Kawamura T., Horioka K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2013-11-01
Series:EPJ Web of Conferences
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20135910003