Pulsed Plasma Accelerator

Abstract

In this paper, we consider the acceleration of plasma fluxes in crossed electromagnetic fields. The possible technical approach to a prospective plasma accelerator is discussed. A simple hydrodynamic model describing the dynamics of the plasma ring in these fields is proposed. Based on this model, the estimations of basic characteristics for the accelerated flux are calculated for typical experimental conditions.

Keywords

• plasma accelerator
• pulsed magnetic field
• ponderomotive force
• magnetic circuit
• plasma conductivity