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SPARK-GAP SWITCHING OF A 384-kJ LOW INDUCTANCE CAPACITOR BANK

Journal Article · · Rev. Sci. Instr.
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1717676· OSTI ID:4778768
A three-electrode spark gap which can handle high energy (96 kj) was designed and used with a 384-kj capacitor bank having an operating range from 30 to 80 kv. The gap jitter time was reduced to iess than 25 nsec. During theta - pinch experiments involving 3000 discharges of the bank, there was no significant deterioration of the gaps or variation of the electrical characteristics of the system. (auth)
Research Organization:
General Electric Research Lab., Schenectady, N.Y.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-17-003098
OSTI ID:
4778768
Journal Information:
Rev. Sci. Instr., Journal Name: Rev. Sci. Instr. Vol. Vol: 33
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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