Pulse Power Compression by Fast Opening Switch
- 1 February 1984
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in Japanese Journal of Applied Physics
- Vol. 23 (2A) , L109
- https://doi.org/10.1143/jjap.23.l109
Abstract
A Parameter survey for an inductive storage pulse compression system in a vacuum is presented. The plasma erosion switch was considered a fast opening switch. The optimum power amplification and efficiency were obtained with respect to opening start time, input pulse width and load impedance. A switch with faster opening speed was desired for the high preformance of the pulse compression system. An analysis of the plasma erosion switch showed that switch plasma which has a low density, small area and a high injection velocity is required for the pulse compression system.Keywords
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