A numerical study of the stagnating compact toroid and its applicability as a radiation source

Using a compact toroid (CT) as a radiation source is one of the many applications being pursued by the MARAUDER CT program at the Phillips Laboratory. CT radiation production can be achieved via the stagnation of a high velocity plasma ring against a stationary object. A computational analysis of this process is underway using the 21/2-dimensional RMHD code MACH2. Preliminary simulations reveal that the stagnation process results in an inelastic collison between the CT and the wall. Estimates indicate a kinetic to radiation energy conversion of approximately 20% aiding in significant radiation output.