Effects of Radial-Density and Current Profiles on PRS Dynamic Mass and Imploded Energy

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Abstract:

The line mass and implosion energy inferred from the PRS implosion time and load current depend on the shapes of gas-puff radial-density and current-history profiles. Snowplow calculations with various density and current profiles are used to determine the dependence of these quantities on the profile shapes. Our results demonstrate the importance of using accurate experimental density and current profiles with radiation-scaling analyses.

Author(s):
Mosher, D. ; Commisso, R. J. ; Weber, B. V.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
See also ADM002371. 2013 IEEE Pulsed Power Conference, Digest of Technical Papers 1976-2013, and Abstracts of the 2013 IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science. Held in San Francisco, CA on 16-21 June 2013. U.S. Government or Federal Purpose Rights License.
Pagination:
0005

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NRL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*PLASMAS(PHYSICS), ELECTRIC CURRENT, ELECTRICAL LOADS, ENERGY DENSITY, EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN, GASES, IMPLOSIONS, NOZZLES, SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Plasma Physics and Magnetohydrodynamics
Keyword(s):
IMPLODED ENERGY, PRS(PLASMA RADIATION SOURCE)
Report Date:
1999 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2016 Aug 29