5 papers
A More Realistic Z-pinch Snowplow Model
Miguel Cárdenas
We introduce an extended snowplow model for Z-pinch experiments that accounts for partial particle entrainment and current loss during contraction. We applied the methods to a spec…
Dimensional Analysis Approach to Experiments in Z pinch Devices
Miguel Cárdenas
The physical behavior of discharges in Z pinch devices can be completely deciphered in terms of only three dimensionless parameters. These parameters can be arranged in a way that…
Lagrangian Formulation of the Snowplow Model and Operating Point for Z pinch Devices
Miguel Cárdenas, Alejandro Nettle, Leandro Núñez
We write down the lagrangian for the snowplow model of the Z pinch system. Then, we develop the Euler-Lagrange equations to find out the corresponding equations of motion. Next, we…
Snowplow Model Predictions for Plasma Temperature in Z pinch Discharges
Miguel Cárdenas, Alejandro Nettle, Leandro Núñez
Using the general framework of the snowplow model, we introduce the equations for computing plasma temperature in Z pinch discharges. We also present expressions to quantify energy…
Scaling Law for Discharges in Z pinch Devices
Miguel Cárdenas, Alejandro Nettle, Leandro Núñez
We consider the snowplow model for studying discharges in Z pinch devices. In this context, to obtain a complete picture on the physics of those discharges, we replenish the term d…