An experimental study of the acceleration of plasma between two coaxial electrodes is described. A high current radial discharge is obtained that is highly reproducible and axisymmetric. Particular attention has been given to the study of current distribution in the plasma. It has been found that the current layer has a complicated conical structure exhibiting closed current loops in the plasma. No pressure wave propagating in front of the current layer has been observed.
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