2-D magnetohydrodynamic model for a dense helium plasma focus

Abstract

Summary form only. Results have been obtained from the two-dimensional, two-temperature computer code MHRDR (Magneto-Hydro-Radiative-Dynamics Research), which describes the performance of the University of Maryland dense plasma focus device. These calculations represent the first analysis of a helium plasma produced in such a device. A comparative analysis of the data from the model and the experiment has been made.<>