Optical Spectroscopy Experiments on the 500 kA XP Pulsed Power Generator

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Abstract

A new diagnostic technique using non-perturbing emission spectroscopy at visible wavelengths is being developed to determine the magnetic field in high energy density plasmas. This technique which makes use of the Zeeman Effect, has been demonstrated in experiments performed at the Weizmann Institute of Science in plasmas with lower energy densities [1]. Experiments on the 500 kA XP pulsed power generator at Cornell University are exploring the properties of optical spectra emitted by single exploding wires, wire-arrays, and X pinches. We are studying the time resolved visible spectra to identify appropriate spectral lines for measuring magnetic field strength. Preliminary results will be discussed. \\[4pt] [1] E. Stambulchik, K. Tsigutkin, and Y. Maron. Phys. Rev. Lett. 98, 225001 (2007).

*This research is supported by the NNSA Stockpile Stewardship Academic Alliances program under DOE Cooperative Agreement DE-FC03-02NA00057 and by the DOE/NNSA joint program in HEDLP.

Authors

  • Kate Blesener

    • Laboratory of Plasma Studies, Cornell University

  • T.A. Shelkovenko

    • Laboratory of Plasma Studies, Cornell University
    • Cornell University

  • S.A. Pikuz

    • Laboratory of Plasma Studies, Cornell University
    • Cornell University

  • I.C. Blesener

    • Laboratory of Plasma Studies, Cornell University
    • Cornell University

  • David Chalenski

    • Laboratory of Plasma Studies, Cornell University
    • Cornell University
    • Cornell University Lab of Plasma Studies

  • Cad Hoyt

    • Laboratory of Plasma Studies, Cornell University
    • Cornell University

  • P.F. Knapp

    • Laboratory of Plasma Studies, Cornell University
    • Cornell University

  • J.B. Greenly

    • Laboratory of Plasma Studies, Cornell University
    • Cornell University

  • David Hammer

    • Laboratory of Plasma Studies, Cornell University
    • Cornell University

  • Yitzhak Maron

    • Weizmann Institute of Science