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A 150 kV, 2. 5 ns, 100 Hz Blumlein pulser

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OSTI ID:6945353

The following paper describes a series of modifications made on a Febetron x-ray machine at Lawrence Livermore National Labortary to provide a repetitive, fast rise time, high voltage pulser. The 10-Hz electron beam machine was modified to produce a pulser capable of generating a 150 kV, 2.5 ns FWHM pulse at a frequency of 100 Hz with less than a 1 ns rise time. A secondary self-breaking output switch was designed to eliminate the prepulse of the pulser output. In addition, a 150 kV output cable was added to the pulser to drive an external load. Detailed explanations of each modification will be presented. 7 refs., 11 figs., 1 tab.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/DP
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
6945353
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JC-103327; CONF-9006176--12; ON: DE90015617
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English