Nova power systems: status and operating experience

Conference · Mon Nov 28 04:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:6731326

Whitham, K; Merritt, B T; Gritton, D G; Smart, A J; Holloway, R W; Oicles, J A

This paper describes the pulse power systems that are used in these lasers; the status and the operating experiences. The pulsed power system for the Nova Laser is comprised of several distinct technology areas. The large capacitor banks for driving flashlamps that excite the laser glass is one area, the fast pulsers that drive pockels cell shutters is another area, and the contol system for the pulsed power is a third. This paper discusses the capacitor banks and control systems.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6731326
• Report Number(s): UCRL-89546; CONF-831203-162; ON: DE84013070
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
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CAPACITORS
DOCUMENT TYPES
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
NOVA FACILITY
OPERATION
POWER SUPPLIES
REVIEWS
SPECIFICATIONS