Mechanisms for neutron generation in Z-pinches

The studies of neutron emission in Z-pinches are analyzed this work. available ideas concerning the nature contradictory. terms "fusion mechanism" and "acceleration used publications generation unable to explain all characteristic properties observed experimentally. physical grounds for using these mechanisms also not fully confirmed. revision existing theoretical approaches makes it possible reveal new methods studying Z-pinches, such as considerable energy release Z-pinch plasmas due development MHD instability, well transport during which most magnetic field is transported directly ions, without participation electron component.