What is the photon direction in Z-pinch

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In high energy Z-pinch experiments, the highest density of photon radiation is observed to be directed along the pinched wire. This phenomenon is primarily due to the emission of X-rays during the Z-pinch process. Side radiation, which occurs orthogonally to the wire, is attributed to scattering effects and constitutes a minor fraction of the total radiation. The discussion emphasizes the relevance of plasma physics in understanding these radiation patterns.

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In high energy Z-pinch, lots of X-ray emit. Which direction is the highest density of photon radiation?
 
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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.
thanks for your input.
I speculate the most x-photons radiating along the pinched wire, the side radiation direction (orthogonal to wire) may be caused by scattering, and only take a small fraction.
 

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