Plasma erosion opening switches experiments

Journal Article · Sun Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1989 · IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Transactions on Plasma Science; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/27.41202· OSTI ID:5174363

Romary, P; Voisin, L; Delvaux, J ^[1]; Bruno, C; Nicolas, A; Raboisson, G J ^[2]

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1. Centre d'Etudes Scientifique et Technique d'Aquitaine, BP No. 2,33114 Le Barp (FR)
2. Centre d'Etudes de Valdue, 21120 Is Sur Tille (FR)

Plasma erosion opening switches (PEOS) experiments have been developed by the authors. A theoretical switch model is studied and is shown to be in agreement with experimental results. A power multiplication of 2.6 and pulse compression of 5 has been obtained on the SIDONIX I generator. A PEOS system will be tested on the AGLAE II pinch diode to enhance plasma homogeneity. They conclude that the PEOS system can improve and extend the operation of existing pulse power devices.

• OSTI ID: 5174363
• Journal Information: IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Transactions on Plasma Science; (USA), Journal Name: IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Transactions on Plasma Science; (USA) Vol. 17:5; ISSN ITPSB; ISSN 0093-3813
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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