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The discharge in linear plasma X-ray flash tubes ( Sato tubes ) is simulated. For the geometry of a cylinder cathode outside and an anode in the centre, the electrical fields and potentials are calculated and the propagation of electrons are studied. Space charge limits the current in the initial phase strongly. Replacing the vacuum by plasma from the anode evaporation, it is possible to get increasing current and strong X-ray pulses. Space charge is important for the high intensity X-ray production up to the end of the emission. |
