Electron-beam-controlled gas lasers: discussion from the engineering viewpoint. Part II. Problems in the electrical design of very high energy systems
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OSTI ID:4365783
Some problem areas in the design of very-high-energy electronbeam- controlled short-pulse gas lasers are discussed. One of the prime areas of interest is the high-voltage pulse generators for driving the electron gun and gas pumping. The use of pulse-forming networks for improving energy-transfer efficiency is discussed. The use of thermionic cathode devices will require a large ac power installation. The properties of alternate electron sources (cold cathode and plasma cathode devices) are reviewed. The impact of laser beam energy density limitations on system geometry and electrical design are discussed last. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N.Mex. (USA)
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-015151
- OSTI ID:
- 4365783
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR--73-1630; CONF-731114--40
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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