K-Shell Yield Scaling Law for Conventional PRS Loads

摘要

The simplified equation of motion for a Z-pinch implosion is combined with an empirical sealing law for K-shell yield as a function of temperature and density, and also with power law fits to K-shell atomic data to predict K-shell yields as a function of atomic number and generator power. Assuming the efficiency of future machines to approximate that of existing generators leads to the conclusion that argon will be a prolific PRS with generator powers of approx. = 25 TW while titanium will require approx. = 40 TW. Conventional iron and krypton loads will require generators in the 50-100 TW range to be efficient K-shell radiators. (Author)