The basic concept of fast Z-Pinch,and late progress in fast Z-pinch plasma research as HEDP and ICF research,especially as an approach for low-cost fusion energy research,are summarized in this paper.

• 简要介绍了快Z?箍缩的基本概念;综述了快Z?箍缩等离子体研究及其作为高能密度物理与惯性约束聚变(ICF),尤其作为低成本聚变能源研究的最新进展;探讨了快Z?箍缩驱动ICF作为聚变能源可能遇到的技术问题及应用前景。