Photoconductive semiconductor switch (PCSS) driven linear induction accelerator (LIA) cavity

Conference · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:6867236

Zutavern, F J; Loubriel, G M; Hamil, R A; O'Malley, M W; McKenzie, B B; Schanwald, L P

This poster describes experiments to test the concept of actively driving a 20-40 MHz linear induction accelerator with a pulsed power system using photoconductive semiconductor switches (PCSS). An rf-modulated regenerative laser is used to trigger GaAs switches which connect a constant current source to a pair of linear induction cavities. The switches must stand off 500 kV and interrupt 2.5 - 5 kA. Multiple pulse and single pulse test results with one switch driving one cavity are shown. 11 figs.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6867236
• Report Number(s): SAND-88-2659C; CONF-8809149-4; ON: DE89001044
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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