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This paper presents the results of experiments on metal shells (liners) collapsed in the magnetic field of a single-turn solenoid. Energies of the collapsing shells of the order of 100 kJ are obtained, i.e., ≈25% of the initial energy of the capacitor bank. The motion of the liner is calculated theoretically with certain simplifications. The experimental data are compared with the theoretical results.
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In conclusion, the authors thank V. A. Polyakov and V. G. Belan for assistance in carrying out the experiments.
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Alikhanov, S.G., Budker, G.I., Kichigin, G.N. et al. Metal shell collapsed in a magnetic field. J Appl Mech Tech Phys 7, 24–26 (1966). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00917651
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00917651