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Mahadevan Krishnan1, Kristi Wilson Elliott, Robert E Madden
1Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation, San Leandro, California 94577, USA.
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|July 5, 2013
Summary
A new gas puff system was developed for Z accelerator z-pinch implosions. This reliable hardware ensures safe operation for experiments using argon, krypton, and deuterium gas puffs.
Area of Science:
- Plasma Physics
- Pulsed Power Science
- Materials Science
Background:
- Z accelerator experiments require reliable gas puff hardware for z-pinch implosions.
- High operational costs necessitate robust and safe gas delivery systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a prototype gas puff system for z-pinch implosions on the Z accelerator.
- To ensure functionality, reliability, and safety of the gas puff hardware.
Main Methods:
- Designed and assembled a prototype gas puff system with multiple-shell nozzles.
- Integrated electromagnetic drivers, a UV pre-ionizer, and an inductive isolator.
- Coupled the system to the Z accelerator and validated its functionality.
Main Results:
- The prototype gas puff system was successfully developed and integrated with the Z accelerator.
- Data validated the functionality and reliability of the system for gas puff implosions.
- The inductive isolator effectively managed the high voltage pulse.
Conclusions:
- The developed gas puff system meets the stringent requirements for Z accelerator z-pinch implosions.
- The prototype demonstrates a reliable and safe solution for gas puff hardware.
- This advancement supports ongoing research in high-energy-density physics.
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