Z-pinch

Z-pinch is a technique in plasma physics used to generate and confine high-temperature plasma, often for fusion research. It works by passing an electric current through a plasma in a cylindrical shape, creating magnetic fields that compress the plasma towards the center, akin to pinching it with fingers. This compression increases the temperature and pressure, potentially facilitating nuclear fusion—the process that powers stars. Z-pinch experiments aim to achieve sustainable fusion energy as a clean and abundant power source for the future.