Whole Device Modeling of the FuZE Sheared-Flow-Stabilized Z Pinch
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| author | Datta, I. A. M. Meier, E. T. Shumlak, U. |
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| contents | The FuZE sheared-flow-stabilized Z pinch at Zap Energy is simulated using whole-device modeling employing an axisymmetric resistive magnetohydrodynamic formulation implemented within the discontinuous Galerkin WARPXM framework. Simulations show formation of Z pinches with densities of approximately 10^22 m^-3 and total DD fusion neutron rate of 10^7 per μs for approximately 2 μs. Simulation-derived synthetic diagnostics show peak currents and voltages within 10% and total yield within approximately 30% of experiment for similar plasma mass. The simulations provide insight into the plasma dynamics in the experiment and enable a predictive capability for exploring design changes on devices built at Zap Energy. |
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| spellingShingle | Whole Device Modeling of the FuZE Sheared-Flow-Stabilized Z Pinch Datta, I. A. M. Meier, E. T. Shumlak, U. Plasma Physics The FuZE sheared-flow-stabilized Z pinch at Zap Energy is simulated using whole-device modeling employing an axisymmetric resistive magnetohydrodynamic formulation implemented within the discontinuous Galerkin WARPXM framework. Simulations show formation of Z pinches with densities of approximately 10^22 m^-3 and total DD fusion neutron rate of 10^7 per μs for approximately 2 μs. Simulation-derived synthetic diagnostics show peak currents and voltages within 10% and total yield within approximately 30% of experiment for similar plasma mass. The simulations provide insight into the plasma dynamics in the experiment and enable a predictive capability for exploring design changes on devices built at Zap Energy. |
| title | Whole Device Modeling of the FuZE Sheared-Flow-Stabilized Z Pinch |
| topic | Plasma Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.10366 |