Transient flow and expansion of a pinch discharge plasma in self-induced magnetic fields.
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Mckenna, K. F.↗
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Mckenna, K. F.
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Dynamic pressure transducer system for pulsed plasma flow diagnosis.
The response characteristics of high sensitivity piezoelectric pressure transducers suitable for use in the plasma flow induced by megawatt-level electric discharges in low density (less than 1 Torr) gases are described. The uniquely designed probe records the initial impingement of a large magnitude total pressure pulse, followed by the flow of primary interest with order-of-magnitude smaller signals. Effects relating to probe and support accelerations, blast shielding and probe heating are evaluated and accounted for in a probe system with a sensitivity of 40 V/atm.
York, T. M.↗