Zero-dimensional energetics scaling models for z-pinch-driven hohlraums

M.E. CUNEO; R.A. VESEY; J.H. HAMMER; J.L. PORTER; L.E. RUGGLES; W.W. SIMPSON

doi:10.1017/S0263034601193055

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Wire array z pinches on the Z accelerator provide the most intense laboratory source of soft X rays in the world. The unique combination of a near-Planckian radiation source with high X-ray production efficiency (10 to 15% wall plug), large X-ray powers and energies (>100 TW, ≥0.8 MJ in 6 ns to 7 ns), large characteristic hohlraum volumes (0.5 to >10 cm3), long pulse lengths (5 to 20 ns), and low capital cost (<$50–$100/radiated Joule) may make z pinches a good match to the requirements for driving high-yield scale (>200 MJ yield) ICF capsules with adequate radiation symmetry and margin. The z-pinch-driven hohlraum approach of Hammer et al. (1999) may provide a conservative and robust solution to the requirements for high yield, and is currently being studied on the Z accelerator. This paper describes a multiple-region, 0-D hohlraum energetics model for z-pinch-driven hohlraums in four configurations. We observe consistency between the model and the measured X-ray powers and hohlraum wall temperatures to within ±20% in X-ray flux, for the four configurations. The scaling of pinch energy and radiation-driven anode-cathode gap closure with drive current are also examined.

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