Sample Problem: Z-Pinch Hohlraum

Setting Up the Grid: Thin Foil in Open Slot

To set up the foil:

• Select Target | Add Object (or push the Add Object tool button).
• Select "Rectangle" for the target component type.
• Set the object name to "Foil".
• In the Position tab of the Object Parameters Dialog:
• For the Reference Coordinate System, use "Target Chamber".
• Use a cylindrical coordinate system to set the object position.
• Set the object position to: radius = 2.5 cm, phi = 40 degrees.
• Use the polar orientation angle to 90 degrees (this rotates the rectangle about the y-axis, so that is is vertical).
• Use a azimuthal orientation angle of 40 degrees.
• In the Size/Gridding tab of the Object Parameters Dialog:
  • Set the x-length to 1.8 cm.
  • Set the y-length to 1.0 cm.
  • Set surface normals down.
  • Use 10 grid points in the x-direction.
  • Use 10 grid points in the y-direction.
• Select "OK".
• The foil is now added to the graphics window.