Noun
Z-pinch (plural Z-pinches)
A kind of plasma confinement system that uses an electrical current in the plasma to generate a magnetic field that compresses it.
Synonym: zeta pinch
During this period, Jim Tuck who had worked with the UK teams had been introducing the z-pinch concept to his coworkers at his new job at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Source: Internet
Screw Pinch: This method combines a theta and z-pinch for improved stabilization. Source: Internet
Using a different approach entirely is the z-pinch device. Source: Internet