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Three-dimensional co-axial linear photonic switch

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OSTI ID:1771693

Techniques, systems, and devices are disclosed that relate to coaxial photoconductive switch modules. The coaxial photoconductive switch may include an outer conductor, an inner conductor, and a photoconductive material positioned between the inner conductor and the outer conductor. The inner conductor, the outer conductor, and the photoconductive material have a predetermined height. A bias voltage may be applied between the inner conductor and the outer conductor. When light of a predetermined wavelength and a predetermined intensity is incident on the photoconductive material, the photoconductive material may break down allowing a current to flow through the photoconductive material between the inner conductor and the outer conductor.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
Patent Number(s):
10,854,771
Application Number:
16/401,016
OSTI ID:
1771693
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (2)

Reverse biased photoconductive detectors and switches with separate absorption and detection area journal March 1995
Continuum models for electrical breakdown in photoconductive semiconductor switches
  • Hjalmarson, H. P.; Kambour, K.; Myles, C. W.
  • 2007 IEEE International Pulsed Power Plasma Science Conference (PPPS 2007), 2007 16th IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference https://doi.org/10.1109/PPPS.2007.4651878
conference June 2007

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