Explosion complex for the generation of pulsed soft X radiation

A concept and the methods for implementing an explosion complex for the gen eration of nanosecond soft X-ray pulses in centimeter-sized hohlraums are p resented. As an energy source module, it is suggested to use a multielement disk explosion magnetic generator capable of generating a magnetic-energy pulse of similar to 20 MJ over a time of similar to 3 mu s. The conceptual design and implementation methods are considered for devices generating IO- MV pulses with a rise time of similar to 100 ns and an energy of similar to 100 MJ. The feasibility of the transmission of an electromagnetic pulse to a load through the wave lines is discussed. Estimates are made of the perf ormance of a double liner system based on the effect of an imploding Z-pinc h for converting electromagnetic energy into soft X radiation inside centim eter-sized hohlraums. The solution of scientific and engineering problems a nd the development of the basic technologies in the course of creating the complex are important for a number of applications in high-energy-density p hysics. Possible fields of research relevant to the creation of the complex are discussed.