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DEUTERIUM THYRATRONS FOR HARWELL ACCELERATOR

Journal Article · · Atomics
OSTI ID:4051752

The E2986 thyratron, a commercially produced switch tube with a capacity of 200 megawatts-peak, a mean power level of 150 kilowatts, a 40 kilovolt hold- off voltage, and a peak current rating of 10,000 amp, is described. The deuterium-filled thyratron is now being used in connection with the 50-Mev Proton Linear Accelerator at Harwell. The thyratron is compared with the ignitron. Operating characteristics of the thyratron are described. (R.E.U.)

Research Organization:
General Electric Co., Hirst Research Center, Wembley, Eng.
NSA Number:
NSA-18-018511
OSTI ID:
4051752
Journal Information:
Atomics, Journal Name: Atomics Vol. Vol: 17
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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