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A parametric study of the plasma energy of the plasma focus
Author
Tan, Chun Ming
Supervisor
Lee, Sing
Abstract
The plasma focus, beside being used as a fusion device, serves as a simple yet cost-effective device to study the fundamentals of pulse technology and plasma physics as a result of a wide range of plasma phenomena arising from this device. Furthermore, the plasma focus can be a source of fusion neutrons and X-rays depending on the working gas used. As these radiations from the focus have many potential uses, it would be useful to optimize these radiations. Although the mechanism concerning the production of radiation is not clear, the process of radiation could be logically deduced to require a store of energy. This project seeks to find the operational parameters for optimization of kinetic energy and energy input into the plasma.
Date Issued
1996
Call Number
QC718 Tan
Date Submitted
1996