Objective
The project deals with the complex experimental and theoretical investigations of the dynamics of matter transition into extreme states in different micro-(laser-induced discharges in vacuum and gases) and macro- plasma focus systems. The specific energy in such systems can reach a few 10's of MJ/g, similar to inertial fusion conditions.
The used type of a discharge system (Filippov's type) is a unique own development and will be used in our international cooperation. In laser induced vacuum breakdowns can be realized an unusual state - a plasma focus regime, which is accompanied by an energy concentration, generation of an intense flows of electromagnetic radiation, charge particles, and high strength of magnetic and electric fields and current density.
It is planed to solve a set of problems having fundamental sense for the development of plasma focus physics and astrophysics as well as further development of quantitative theory of explosive emission of electrons and ions, which in turns has important practical significance for increasing efficiency and the determination of optimal operation regimes of different modern pulsed power devices (including electronic and energetic devices of space crafts and stations) and for development of new high technologies.
The main goals of the project are:
Investigation of particle (electrons and ions) beams generation and
acceleration in different (micro and macro) plasma-focus systems and its
interactions with matter (including thermonuclear targets).
Investigation of X-ray radiation generation, nonlinear plasma-emissive
dynamics of cathode and anode torches (self focusing and defocusing of
electric current & etc.) as well as the processes of formation and dynamics
of plasma-current structures in micro- and macro- plasma focus.
Physical and computer simulation of astrophysical processes (electrical
discharges near the neutron stars, physics of pulsars and black holes, solar
wind, charged particles acceleration etc.).
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09009 Chemnitz
Germany