Arbitrary pulse shape synthesis via nonuniform transmission lines

Journal Article · Mon Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1990 · IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/22.58694· OSTI ID:6836177

Burkhart, S C; Wilcox, R B ^[1]

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1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)

The discrete inverse scattering technique is used to define the impedance profile for a nonuniform transmission line which reflects an arbitrary waveform. Initially charged nonuniform lines, switched out into a general load, can also be synthesized by this method and are discussed. The direct or layer peeling'' algorithm is applied to generate profiles which were subsequently analyzed using the one-dimensional finite difference method and fabricated in stripline. Excitation for the nonuniform line was done using a charged line connected to a photoconductive silicon switch triggered by a mode locked YLF laser. Several lines were fabricated relevant to amplitude modulation of the master oscillator laser pulse for fusion experiments.

• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6836177
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States) Vol. 38:10; ISSN IETMAB; ISSN 0018-9480
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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