Simultaneous ultraviolet laser triggering of two multimegavolt gas switches

Journal Article · Fri Jul 15 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.94266· OSTI ID:5989848

Adams, R G; Smith, D L; Woodworth, J R

The output from a low-beam-divergence KrF ultraviolet laser has been used to simultaneously trigger two multimegavolt gas-filled switches emersed in a water dielectric. Focusing 55 mJ of laser energy into the interelectrode gap of each switch has produced simultaneity jitter of < or =1.7 ns for closure of both 2.40-MV self-breakdown voltage (SBV) switches. Both switches have displayed essentially identical switching behavior, with individual switch jitter < or approx. =2.3 ns. The triggering delay to switch closure after laser irradiation of the switch has exhibited linear dependence upon switch voltage in the 60%--90% SBV region.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 5989848
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 43:2; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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