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| Scientific Paper | |
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| Title | The Pinch Effect Revisited |
| Author(s) | Winston H Bostick |
| Keywords | magnetic fields, plasma |
| Published | 1977 |
| Journal | International Journal of Fusion Energy |
| Volume | 1 |
| Pages | 1-55 |
Abstract
The article presents a broad survey of research associated with the pinch effect, i.e., the self-constriction of the column of a deformable conductor carrying an electric current. Research conducted from 1954 to 1963 centered on developing a scheme which would utilize axial magnetic fields, RF fields, and conducting walls to stabilize the pinched plasma column while part of the fuel reacts; these schemes are described. Work during the 1964-1974 period dealt with developing the plasma focus and self-consistent field patterns for diamagnetic and paramagnetic vortex filaments. Various theories concerning the mechanism and mode for deuteron energizing and directing in the pinch effect and plasma focus are outlined.