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Title: High reliability low jitter pulse generator

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1082927
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A method and concomitant apparatus for generating pulses comprising providing a laser light source, disposing a voltage electrode between ground electrodes, generating laser sparks using the laser light source via laser spark gaps between the voltage electrode and the ground electrodes, and outputting pulses via one or more insulated ground connectors connected to the voltage electrode.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
Assignee:
Sandia Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)
Patent Number(s):
8,344,553
Application Number:
12/793,331
OSTI ID:
1082927
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Microwave generator having at least two spark gaps connected in series patent September 2011

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