Observation of the reversed current effect
Abstract
This paper describes an observation of the reversed current effect and its consequences in a 'stabilized' Z-pinch. Magnetic probe measurements and holographic interferometry were used to follow the development of a reversed current layer and to pinpoint its location in the outer region of the pinched plasma column. The subsequent ejection of the outer plasma layer was observed using fast photography.
- Publication:
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Plasma Physics
- Pub Date:
- May 1980
- DOI:
- 10.1088/0032-1028/22/5/009
- Bibcode:
- 1980PlPh...22..501J
- Keywords:
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- Current Distribution;
- Plasma Currents;
- Plasma Diagnostics;
- Plasma Layers;
- Zeta Pinch;
- Current Density;
- Holographic Interferometry;
- Magnetic Probes;
- Plasma Probes;
- Reverse Field Pinch;
- Streak Photography;
- Plasma Physics