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Clausse, A.; Soto, L.; Tarifeño-Saldivia, A. |
| Title |
Influence of the Anode Length on the Neutron Emission of a 50 J Plasma Focus: Modeling and Experiment |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science |
Abbreviated Journal |
IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci. |
| Volume |
43 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
629-636 |
| Keywords |
Anode; fusion neutrons; modeling; plasma focus (PF); plasma pinch |
| Abstract |
A comprehensive set of electric data measured in a small plasma focus (PF) device of 50 J correlated with the corresponding neutron emissions is taken as the base for developing a semiempirical model of the current sheet dynamics and the neutron yield. The model is able to explain the dependence of the neutron yield with the pressure and anode length with good accuracy, and suggests a physical interpretation of the drive parameter commonly used in PF design. |
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[Clausse, Alejandro] Natl Univ Cent Buenos Aires, Natl Atom Energy Commiss, Natl Sci & Tech Res Council, RA-7000 Tandil, Argentina, Email: clausse@exa.unicen.edu.ar; |
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Ieee-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc |
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English |
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0093-3813 |
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WOS:000352084400021 |
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no |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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2186 |
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Pavez, C.; Pedreros, J.; Tarifeño-Saldivia, A.; Soto, L. |
| Title |
Observation of plasma jets in a table top plasma focus discharge |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Physics of Plasmas |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Plasmas |
| Volume |
22 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
040705 - 5pp |
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In the last years, medium size Z-pinch experiments operating at tens of kJ are being used to create supersonic plasma jets. Those experiments are produced with wire arrays and radial foils, and they are conducted in generators based on water-filled transmission lines. Also plasma jets have been observed in small X-pinch experiments operating at 1 kJ. In this work, observations of plasma jets produced in a table top plasma focus device by means of optical and digital interferometry are shown. The device was operated at only similar to 70J, achieving 50 kA in 150 ns. The plasma jets were observed after the pinch, in the region close and on the anode, along the axis. The electron density measured from the jets is in the range 10(24)-10(25) m(-3). From two consecutive plasma images separated 18 ns, the axial jet velocity was measured in the order of 4 x 10(4) m/s. |
| Address |
[Pavez, Cristian; Pedreros, Jose; Tarifeno-Saldivia, Ariel; Soto, Leopoldo] CCHEN, Comis Chilena Energia Nucl, Santiago, Chile, Email: lsoto@cchen.cl |
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Amer Inst Physics |
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1070-664x |
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WOS:000353837200006 |
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no |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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2400 |
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Tarifeño-Saldivia, A.; Soto, L. |
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Effects of gas chamber geometry and gas flow on the neutron production in a fast plasma focus neutron source |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion |
Abbreviated Journal |
Plasma Phys. Control. Fusion |
| Volume |
56 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
125013 - 5pp |
| Keywords |
pulsed neutron source; repetitive plasma focus; neutron yield measurement; fast plasma focus |
| Abstract |
This work reports that gas chamber geometry and gas flow management substantially affect the neutron production of a repetitive fast plasma focus. The gas flow rate is the most sensitive parameter. An appropriate design of the gas chamber combined with a suitable flow-rate management can lead to improvements in the neutron production of one order of magnitude working in a fast repetitive mode. |
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[Tarifeno-Saldivia, Ariel; Soto, Leopoldo] Comis Chilena Energia Nucl CCHEN, Santiago, Chile, Email: atarisal@gmail.com; |
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Iop Publishing Ltd |
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English |
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0741-3335 |
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WOS:000346926300024 |
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no |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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2070 |
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