Event: 10th International Conference on Megagauss Magnetic Field Generation and Related Topics (Megagauss-X / MG-X) Location: Berlin, Germany Dates: July 18–23, 2004 Publisher: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 2005 Preservation / Digital Distribution: Digitalized on behalf of the Technische Informationsbibliothek (TIB), Hannover. The conference focuses on theoretical, experimental, and numerical investigations in ultra-high magnetic field generation (megagauss to gigagauss regimes) and associated technologies. Key areas of investigation include: 1. Ultra-High Magnetic Field Generation: Development of explosive magnetic flux compression generators (FCGs), single-turn coil systems, electromagnetic flux compression (EMFC), and laser-driven magnetic field generation techniques. 2. High-Current Pulsed Power Drivers: Multi-megavolt, multi-mega-ampere capacitor banks, inductive storage systems, opening and closing switches (explosive switches, plasma opening switches), and power conditioning systems for driving ultra-fast hydrodynamic and electrodynamic loads. 3. High-Energy-Density Physics and Dynamic Matter Properties: Shock compression, isentropic compression experiments (ICE), equation of state (EOS) measurements of metals and insulators under extreme magnetic pressure, magnetic-field-induced phase transitions, and megagauss spectroscopy. 4. Magnetically Driven Implosions and Z-Pinches: Liner implosions, wire-array Z-pinches, dynamic Hohlraums, plasma focus devices, and numerical magneto-hydrodynamic (MHD) modeling of instability evolution (e.g., Rayleigh-Taylor instabilities) in high-energy plasmas. Technological advancements presented include ultra-fast optical and electrical diagnostics for megagauss fields, including Faraday rotation measurements, inductive B-dot probes, VISAR/Doppler velocimetry for shock tracking, high-speed framing and streak photography, and X-ray radiographical imaging of imploding liners and explosive generator armatures.