Z-Pinch 2D — Plasma Column Compression (Canvas)

🌀 Z-Pinch 2D

Current-driven magnetic plasma compression

Parameters

Current I (MA)4.0

Plasma temperature (keV)10

Live readout

Column radius

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B-field (surface)

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Pinch pressure

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Compression

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Bennett equilibrium: the inward magnetic (Lorentz J×B) force F ∝ I²/R is balanced by outward plasma thermal pressure ∝ nkT, giving equilibrium radius R_eq ∝ √(T/I²). Surface field B_θ = μ₀I / (2πR); pinch pressure = B_θ²/(2μ₀).