Sample Problem: Z-Pinch Hohlraum

Setting Up the Grid: Cylindrical Pinch

To set up the cylindrical pinch:

• Select Target | Add Object (or push the Add Object tool button).
• Select "Cylinder" for the target component type.
• Set the object name to "Pinch".
• In the Position tab of the Object Parameters Dialog:
• For the Reference Coordinate System, use "Target Chamber".
• Use the default object position: r = (0,0,0).
• Use the default orientation angles (all angles zero).
• In the Size/Gridding tab of the Object Parameters Dialog:
  • Set the radius to 0.05 cm.
  • Set the length to 2.0 cm.
  • Set surface normals out.
  • Use 10 grid points along the Z-axis.
  • Set the number of azimuthal grid points to 18 (20 degrees per node).
• Select "OK".
• The pinch appears in the graphics window. To adjust the view, see User Interface Viewing Controls.