Dense Z-Pinches

Summarizes the state-of-the-art in Z-pinch research pertaining to applications in inertial confinement fusion, x-ray radiation sources and high energy density plasma physics. Topics covered include: wire array Z-pinches, single wires and fibers, X-pinches, gas-puffs, plasma focus, capillary discharges and soft X-ray lasers, and more.

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This proceedings volume summarizes the state-of-the-art in Z-pinch research pertaining to applications in inertial confinement fusion, x-ray radiation sources and high energy density plasma physics. Topics covered include: wire array Z-pinches, single wires and fibers, X-pinches, gas-puffs, plasma focus, capillary discharges and soft X-ray lasers, pulsed power drivers, diagnostic techniques and spectroscopy, as well as theoretical concepts.