KrF Laser-Triggered SF6 Spark Gap for Low Jitter Timing
- 1 January 1980
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science
- Vol. 8 (3) , 167-170
- https://doi.org/10.1109/tps.1980.4317297
Abstract
KrF laser-triggered spark gaps exploit the high dc-dielectric strength and low ultraviolet (UV) breakdown threshold of SF6 gas. Detailed measurements using a dc-charged pulser demonstrate subnanosecond jitter for switching a 0.5-cm gap operated at 80 kV with 7 mJ in 20 ns of 248-nm KrF radiation. A 200-kV pulse-charged 0.7-cm gap gives similar performance.Keywords
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