Photon diagnostics leading to an improved Marx

Conference · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5641467

Lockwood, G J; Ruggles, L E; Neyer, B T; Schneider, L X

Utilizing the High Speed Multi-Channel Data Recorder (HSMCDR) developed at Sandia National Laboratories, we have measured the erection pattern of a 3.2 MV PBFA I Marx. This has allowed us to study variations of the erection pattern caused by changing resistors within the Marx. The effect of each resistor change was determined by monitoring the optical signal associated with switch closure using fiber optic links and the HSMCDR. Using this photonic technique, we have carried out modifications that have reduced the Marx jitter by a factor of two.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 5641467
• Report Number(s): SAND-84-2418C; CONF-850616-25; ON: DE85013434
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700203* -- Fusion Power Plant Technology-- Power Supplies
Energy Storage
700208 -- Fusion Power Plant Technology-- Inertial Confinement Technology
ACCELERATORS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ELEMENTARY PARTICLES
EQUIPMENT
MASSLESS PARTICLES
PARTICLE BEAM FUSION ACCELERATOR
PHOTONS
POWER SUPPLIES
RELIABILITY