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In high energy Z-pinch, lots of X-ray emit. Which direction is the highest density of photon radiation?
thanks for your input.ChrisVer said:not sure if this helps:
http://scitation.aip.org/content/aip/journal/pop/9/5/10.1063/1.1459454
and I think this belongs to the plasma physics topics [atomic phys topic]... at least there it can attract more attention from people whom you want to hear.
A Z-pinch is a type of plasma confinement where a strong current is passed through a cylindrical tube to compress the plasma inside. This compression causes the plasma to heat up and reach high temperatures, resulting in the production of intense X-rays and gamma rays.
As the plasma in a Z-pinch is compressed, the electrons in the plasma are accelerated to high speeds. When these electrons collide with other particles, they can release energy in the form of photons. This process is known as bremsstrahlung radiation, and it is the main mechanism for producing photons in a Z-pinch.
The direction of photons in a Z-pinch is determined by the direction of the current passing through the plasma. As the current flows through the cylindrical tube, it creates a magnetic field that pinches the plasma inwards. The photons produced by the plasma will then be emitted in the direction of the magnetic field lines.
Yes, the photon direction in a Z-pinch can be controlled by adjusting the strength and direction of the magnetic field. By changing the parameters of the Z-pinch, scientists can manipulate the direction of the photons emitted by the plasma.
Z-pinch generated photons have many potential applications, including in medical imaging, materials research, and energy production. The intense X-rays and gamma rays produced by Z-pinch can be used to study the properties of materials and for non-destructive testing. They can also be harnessed for fusion energy research.