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Development of 36-Megawatt Modulators for the Astron 1000-Megawatt Electron Accelerator

Journal Article · · IRE Transactions on Nuclear Science
Details of the design and development of a line-type modulator used for pulsing cores and capable of an output peak power of 36 megawatts is discussed. A type 6587 and type 5949A thyratron were life-tested at 32 kv, 2000 amperes, and 60 pps. Useful life in excess of 1000 hours was obtained. In addition, it was necessary to develop corona-resistant connectors for this application. Life data and final design for a small connector suitable for operation at 16-kv, 0.4- mu sec (70% amplitude points) pulses with 60-nanosecond rise time, and at 60 pps are presented.
Research Organization:
Univ. of California, Livermore
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-16-014150
OSTI ID:
4801774
Report Number(s):
UCRL-6469
Journal Information:
IRE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Journal Name: IRE Transactions on Nuclear Science Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 9; ISSN 0096-2015
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (5)

The use of saturable reactors as discharge devices for pulse generators journal May 1951
The Acceleration of Electrons by Magnetic Induction journal July 1941
X-Ray Emission from High-Voltage Hydrogen Thyratrons journal January 1955
The Production of High Speed Electrons by Indirect Means journal October 1929
Acceleration of Electrons by Magnetic Induction journal November 1940

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ACCELERATORS
CORONA EFFECT
CURRENTS
ELECTRIC DISCHARGES
ELECTRIC POTENTIAL
ELECTRON BEAMS
ELECTRON TUBES
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
FREQUENCY
IONIZATION
JOINTS
LAYERS
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MODULATION
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POWER
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