Title :
Z-pinch dynamics simulation with an electromechanical Lagrangian approach
Author :
Formisano, A. ; Martone, R. ; Villone, F.
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Ingegneria Elettrica, Naples Univ., Italy
fDate :
3/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The aim of this paper is to present a completely Lagrangian approach to solve a plasma z-pinch problem, described by the MHD model. The authors consider the general advantages of using a Lagrangian approach in solving mechanically coupled problems. The results obtained are compared with some experimental data, showing a good agreement
Keywords :
Z pinch; plasma magnetohydrodynamics; plasma simulation; MHD model; electromechanical Lagrangian approach; mechanically coupled problems; plasma z-pinch problem; z-pinch dynamics simulation; Electromagnetic coupling; Finite element methods; Lagrangian functions; Lead; Magnetic fields; Magnetohydrodynamics; Mathematical model; Plasma applications; Plasma density; Plasma simulation;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
