Linear induction accelerator and pulse forming networks therefor

Patent · Tue Dec 19 04:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:6908660

Buttram, M T; Ginn, J W

This patent describes a linear induction accelerator of an electron beam. It comprises: a pulse current source consisting of a constant current source; switch means for alternately switching the output of the current source between either first or second terminals and ground; and at least one bipolar converting means, connected between the first terminal and ground, for converting the pulsed current at the first terminal into a bipolar high-voltage, square wave pulse train having a pulse of a first polarity when the output is connected to the second terminal, and a pulse of a second, opposite, polarity when the output is connected to the first terminal; a matching impedance connected to the second terminal, the impedance at each of the first and second terminals being equal; and cavity means, connected between the first terminal and ground, for accelerating the electron beam during the pulse of a first polarity and for resetting the cavity during the pulse of a second polarity.

• Assignee: U.S. Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC
• Patent Number(s): A; US 4888556
• Application Number: PPN: US 7-209398A
• OSTI ID: 6908660
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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