[en] The early time penetration of magnetic field into the low density coronal plasma of a Z-pinch fiber is studied with the implicit plasma simulation code ANTHEM. Calculations show the emission of electrons from the cathode, pinching of the electron flow, magnetic insulation of the electrons near the anode, and low density ion blow off. PIC-particle ion calculations show a late time clumping of the ion density not seen with a fluid ion treatment. 4 refs., 4 figs
1989; 7 p; 2. international conference on high-density pinches (ICHDP-2); Laguna Beach, CA (USA); 26-28 Apr 1989; CONF-8904107--8; CONTRACT W-7405-ENG-36; Available from NTIS, PC A02/MF A01 as DE89016980; OSTI; INIS; US Govt. Printing Office Dep