Numerical simulation of a helical, explosive flux compression generator

Summary form only given, as follows. Explosive generators can be used to produce current and voltage waveforms that can be used for a variety of applications including acceleration of a plasma and solid projectiles. In this study, the Phillips Laboratory´s parallel, 3D MHD code, MACH3 was used to simulate an explosive flux compression generator with a helical, outer stator. The code uses an interface tracking capability to follow the movements of the armature and stator. An integrated circuit solver predicts the voltage and current increase during the detonation. These initial simulations will ultimately lead to the simulation of an actual device used by the Phillips Laboratory.