Method and apparatus for generating radiation utilizing DC to AC conversion with a conductive front
Patent
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OSTI ID:672585
Method and apparatus ar disclosed for generating radiation of high power, variable duration and broad tunability over several orders of magnitude from a laser-ionized gas-filled capacitor array. The method and apparatus convert a DC electric field pattern into a coherent electromagnetic wave train when a relativistic ionization front passes between the capacitor plates. The frequency and duration of the radiation is controlled by the gas pressure and capacitor spacing. 4 figs.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- Assignee:
- Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA (United States); Univ. of California, Oakland, CA (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,780,971/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-254,410
- OSTI ID:
- 672585
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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