A lumped parameter model of plasma focus

Author

Gonzàlez, José H. ; Clausse, Alejandro ; Bruzzone, Horacio ; Florido, Pablo C.

Author_Institution

Centro Atomico Bariloche, Argentina

Volume

32

Issue

3

fYear

2004

fDate

6/1/2004 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1383

Lastpage

1391

Abstract

In this paper, a fast running computer model of a plasma focus device is presented. The model is based on the snowplow model constructed with effective parameters validated against experimental results. A pinch model is included to calculate the temporal evolution of the focal variables. The resulting neutron yield predictions are compared against available data at different pressures, electrode length, and capacitor voltages from experimental measurements, finding good agreements. The model ultimately calculates the neutron production given the geometric parameters and the filling deuterium pressure.

Keywords

neutron production; pinch effect; plasma focus; capacitor voltages; computer model; electrode length; filling deuterium pressure; lumped parameter model; neutron production; neutron yield; pinch model; plasma focus device; snowplow model; Capacitors; Deuterium; Electrodes; Filling; Length measurement; Neutrons; Plasma devices; Production; Solid modeling; Voltage; Modeling; neutron sources; plasma focus; plasma pinch; thermonuclear;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0093-3813

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/TPS.2004.827573

Filename

1321309