Pulsed power switching using saturable core inductors

Journal Article · Mon Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · J. Appl. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.330960· OSTI ID:5582151

Stockton, M; Neau, E L; VanDevender, J P

We have investigated some of the problems involved in switching fast, high-power pulses using single-turn saturable core inductors constructed of Metglas 2605SC. These include hold-off voltages and times, output pulse risetimes, B-H curves of the material under fast pulse conditions, and propagation of the saturation field through the core. Experiments were done at Sandia on the RAMSES I accelerator which uses a 200-kV Marx generator to provide a 200-ns pulse to a 1 ..cap omega.. coaxial water transmission line.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185
• OSTI ID: 5582151
• Journal Information: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 53:3; ISSN JAPIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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