An efficient high-repetition-rate fast-pulsed gas valve
- 1 March 1990
- journal article
- research article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Review of Scientific Instruments
- Vol. 61 (3) , 1068-1071
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1141425
Abstract
In this work we present an alternate concept of a fast‐pulsed valve which is convenient for molecular‐beam spectroscopy and gas puffing in plasma assemblies. The valve operates at repetition rates up to 100 Hz with repetitive high‐intensity 100‐μs FWHM pulses. Its efficient closed magnetic circuit with low power consumption permits a high‐repetition‐rate operation. The very light mass‐spring assembly allows for rather narrow repetitive pulses. The valve has a small size and is self‐sealed for use with corrosive gases. A fast PVDF pyroelectric detector was used for diagnosis.Keywords
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