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Investigations into pulsed ultra-high magnetic field single-turn coil systems and [theta]-pinch electromagnetically-driven flux compression devices
thesis
posted on 2018-09-05, 11:56 authored by Douglas F. RankinMagnetic flux densities exceeding 100 T are termed 'ultrahigh' magnetic
flux densities and are necessarily developed using pulsed energies. Two
particular laboratory techniques are commonly used to produce magnetic
fields of this size; the single turn coil (STC) technique and the
electromagnetically driven flux compression (EMFC) technique. Over
recent years there has been a strong drive to improve both of these
systems and to develop them further. This has primarily been achieved by
analytical simulation as well as by innovative design solutions. This thesis
investigates both techniques, and in particular details the development of
an accurate finite element model used in predicting the behaviour of STC
systems as well as detailing experimental advances made using a-pinch
EMFC systems, including in particular the use of an insulator–metallic
phase transition cascade.
History
School
- Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Publisher
© Douglas F. RankinPublisher statement
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2006Notes
A Doctoral Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy at Loughborough University.Language
- en