Breakthrough in Z-pinch implosion stability opens new path to fusion
Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 05:21
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers have demonstrated improved control over and understanding of implosions in a Z-pinch, a particular type of magneto-inertial device that relies on the Lorentz force to compress plasma to fusion-relevant densities and temperatures. The breakthrough was enabled by unforeseen and entirely unexpected physics.