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Development of instabilities in wire-array Z pinches.

J P Chittenden1, C A Jennings

  • 1Blackett Laboratory, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom.

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|September 4, 2008
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Summary

3D simulations reveal that modulated ablation in wire-array Z pinches is driven by an m=0-like instability. Magnetic topology governs its properties, aligning with experimental x-ray power scaling.

Area of Science:

  • Plasma physics
  • Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD)
  • High-energy-density physics

Background:

  • Wire-array Z pinches are crucial for generating intense X-rays.
  • Modulated ablation is a key phenomenon affecting pinch stability and performance.
  • Understanding instabilities is vital for optimizing Z-pinch devices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the fundamental mode of modulated ablation in wire-array Z pinches.
  • To elucidate the role of magnetic topology and initial conditions on instability properties.
  • To compare simulation results with experimental X-ray power scaling.

Main Methods:

  • Three-dimensional (3D) resistive magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) simulations.
  • Analysis of modulation wavelength, structure, and evolution.

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  • Parametric studies varying wire number and array configuration (helical wires).

    • Main Results:

    • The "fundamental" mode of modulated ablation is consistent with a modified m=0-like instability.
    • Modulation properties are primarily determined by magnetic topology, independent of initial conditions.
    • Perturbation amplitude scales with wire number, matching experimental X-ray power scaling.
    • Helical wire arrays significantly reduce instability amplitude.

    Conclusions:

    • The m=0-like instability is the dominant mechanism for modulated ablation in wire-array Z pinches.
    • Magnetic topology is the key factor controlling instability development.
    • Simulation results validate experimental observations of X-ray power scaling.
    • Helical wire configurations offer a promising approach to mitigate instabilities and enhance Z-pinch performance.