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Antares prototype 300-kJ, 250-kA Marx generator. Final report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6978079· OSTI ID:6978079

A high-energy, low-inductance, low prefire rate, low trigger jitter, high-voltage, pulsed-power supply was needed to drive the gas discharge in the Antares laser power amplifier. This report describes the design and testing of a Marx generator that meets these requirements, the development and testing of a high-capacity spark gap, and the selection of suitable capacitors and resistors.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
6978079
Report Number(s):
LA-8491
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English