Abstract

Experimental observations of energetic axial electron beams in a linear Z pinch operating in the pseudospark mode are presented. The device is driven from a fast Marx generator and allows reproducible production of electron beams over a wide pressure range. Evidence of the importance of electrons generated in the cathode recess in the formation of the beams is presented. An electron beam of high energy which is not associated with formation of the discharge is identified. A second beam of high current density and lower energy associated with gas breakdown is also observed.

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