In a previous paper we reported observation of ion flow in the Nereus diode. We report here more detailed observations of the diode, employing a Thomson parabola analyzer to measure ion species and energies, a four-pulse holographic interferometer to observe plasma blowoff from the electrodes, and an image-converter streak camera to record total optical radiation and time-resolved emission spectra. The large current on axis (the ’’pinch’’ current) of this diode appears to be caused by rapid local gap closure on axis. A model describing the behavior of this diode is discussed and compared with experimental data.
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