Effect of cathode material in a laser triggered spark gap

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Abstract
The use of a refractory material like tungsten for the target electrode causes faster switching of a laser triggered spark gap. This is believed to be due to the faster local heating to a higher temperature which causes a greater injection of plasma into the gap. Reliable switching with a formative time of less than 10 ns has been achieved.

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