A More Realistic Z-pinch Snowplow Model

TL;DR

This paper presents an improved Z-pinch snowplow model that incorporates partial particle entrainment and current loss, providing a more realistic simulation of Z-pinch behavior.

Contribution

The paper introduces an extended snowplow model for Z-pinch experiments that accounts for partial particle entrainment and current loss during contraction.

Findings

Model better matches experimental data

Accounts for partial particle entrainment

Includes current loss during contraction

Abstract

We introduce an extended snowplow model for Z-pinch experiments that accounts for partial particle entrainment and current loss during contraction. We applied the methods to a specific case.