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Pulsed power switching using saturable core inductors

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OSTI ID:6070310
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 Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
6070310
Report Number(s):
SAND-81-2144C; CONF-811123-1; ON: DE82000259
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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