Electrode erosion properties of gas spark switches for fast linear transformer drivers
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DOI: 10.1063/1.5009137
Abstract: Fast linear transformer drivers (FLTDs) are a popular and potential route for high-power devices employing multiple “bricks” in series and parallel, but they put extremely stringent demands on gas switches. Electrode erosion of FLTD gas… read more here.
Keywords: electrode erosion; spark; gas; linear transformer ... See more keywords
Long-duration bipolar linear transformer driver based on a multi-turn half-bridge structure
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DOI: 10.1088/1748-0221/18/05/p05039
Abstract: All-solid linear transformer driver(LTD) generators are widely used to output unipolar high-voltage rectangular pulses in nanoseconds. However in some applications, the bipolar output is necessary and the size of the generator is limited, which is… read more here.
Keywords: topology; half bridge; duration; transformer driver ... See more keywords
100 GW linear transformer driver cavity: Design, simulations, and performance
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DOI: 10.1103/physrevaccelbeams.21.120401
Abstract: J. D. Douglass, B. T. Hutsel, J. J. Leckbee, T. D. Mulville, B. S. Stoltzfus, M. L. Wisher, M. E. Savage, W. A. Stygar, E.W. Breden, J. D. Calhoun, M. E. Cuneo, D. J. De… read more here.
Keywords: 100 linear; cavity design; design simulations; driver cavity ... See more keywords
A Primer on Pulsed Power and Linear Transformer Drivers for High Energy Density Physics Applications
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DOI: 10.1109/tps.2018.2870099
Abstract: The objectives of this tutorial are as follows: 1) to help students and researchers develop a basic understanding of how pulsed-power systems are used to create high-energy-density (HED) matter; 2) to develop a basic understanding… read more here.
Keywords: high energy; physics; linear transformer; pulsed power ... See more keywords
Study on the Basic Characteristics of Solid-State Linear Transformer Drivers
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DOI: 10.1109/tps.2020.3013292
Abstract: With the development of semiconductor technology, solid-state linear transformer drivers (SSLTDs), of which every stage containing many branches in parallel on the primary side is grounded, can generate high-voltage pulses with high current up to… read more here.
Keywords: linear transformer; voltage; high voltage; transformer drivers ... See more keywords
Four-Stage Linear Transformer Driver With Sharing Shell: EM Model, Simulation, and Performance
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DOI: 10.1109/tps.2020.3043881
Abstract: A four-stage fast linear transformer driver (LTD) with sharing shell was constructed as a fundamental component of China’s next-generation Z-pinch driver CZ34. Separate metal rods replaced conventional independent cavity shells for the ease of installation… read more here.
Keywords: linear transformer; stage; four stage; simulation ... See more keywords