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X-WR-CALNAME:Adura Jibodu Defense:  Properties of Colliding and Surface-Int
 eracting Plasma Deflagration Jets
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DESCRIPTION:An investigation into plasma collision phenomena\, crucial for 
 technologies like nuclear fusion\, was conducted utilizing plasma deflagra
 tion accelerators capable of generating reproducible\, long-duration\, hig
 h-velocity\, and high-energy-density plasma jets. Initial work involved a 
 comprehensive characterization of the Stanford Coaxial High EnerGy (CHENG)
  device\, establishing its plasma jet parameters and demonstrating its uti
 lity for simulating Edge Localized Modes (ELMs). This foundational underst
 anding enabled a subsequent study of plasma-material interactions\, compar
 ing additively manufactured and conventional fusion-relevant metals (tungs
 ten\, Inconel 625\, and copper). Key findings highlight the significant in
 fluence of incident heat flux on surface damage morphology and the critica
 l role of material homogeneity and internal imperfections in damage initia
 tion.\n\nFurthermore\, the research details the development and commission
 ing of the Stanford Opposing Deflagration Accelerators (SODA) facility\, a
  new platform for studying weakly collisional\, counter-propagating plasma
  jet interactions relevant to inertial confinement fusion. Initial SODA ex
 periments demonstrated controllable jet collisionality and observed signif
 icant plasma compression and heating during jet collisions\, with high-spe
 ed imaging confirming stagnation region formation. While showing promise\,
  the analysis also identified areas for future diagnostic enhancements. Ov
 erall\, this work provides fundamental insights into plasma collision phys
 ics and their material effects\, advancing the utility of deflagration acc
 elerators for fusion energy research and related plasma science applicatio
 ns.
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LOCATION:Building 520\, 131
SUMMARY:Adura Jibodu Defense:  Properties of Colliding and Surface-Interact
 ing Plasma Deflagration Jets
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.stanford.edu/event/adura-jibodu-defense
CATEGORIES:PhD Defense
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