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High average power magnetic modulator for metal vapor lasers

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7035926
A three-stage magnetic modulator utilizing magnetic pulse compression designed to provide a 60 kV pulse to a copper vapor laser at a 4.5 kHz repetition rate is disclosed. This modulator operates at 34 kW input power. The circuit includes a step up auto transformer and utilizes a rod and plate stack construction technique to achieve a high packing factor. 19 figs.
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5315611
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-898105
OSTI ID:
7035926
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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