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DARHT Axis 1 Time-Resolved Injector Energy Measurement

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1645060· OSTI ID:1645060
The Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) facility provides flash radiography capabilities using electron Linear Induction Accelerators (LIA’s). The strict requirements for flash radiography require a detailed understanding of the LIA’s performance, including precision measurements of the injected electron beam energy. The DARHT Axis 1 injector of produces a 3-4 MeV, 1-2 kA, 80-ns-FWHM electron beam. Injector capacitive monitors (EVACSUM) are summed to give the injector beam energy. Calibration of EVACSUM was last done in 1999 and is needed. In addition, the flatness of the injector drive voltage is controlled by a peaking capacitor in a Blumlien that is charged by the prime power tank. Time resolved measurements are used to optimize the value of this capacitor.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
89233218CNA000001
OSTI ID:
1645060
Report Number(s):
LA-UR--20-20575
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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