KrF laser-triggered SF/sub 6/ spark gap for low jitter timing

Journal Article · Mon Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980 · IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.1980.4317297· OSTI ID:7057086

Rapoport, W R; Goldhar, J; Murray, J R

KrF laser-triggered spark gaps exploit the high dc-dielectric strength and low ultraviolet (UV) breakdown threshold of SF/sub 6/ gas. Detailed measurements using a dc-charged pulser demonstrate subnanosecond jitter for switching a 0.5cm gap operated at 80 kV with 7 mJ in 20 ns of 248-nm KrF radiation.A 200-kV pulse-charged 0.7-cm gap gives similar performance.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore Lab., CA
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 7057086
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci.; (United States) Vol. PS-8:3; ISSN ITPSB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BREAKDOWN
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
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FLUORIDES
FLUORINE COMPOUNDS
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SULFUR COMPOUNDS
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SWITCHES
SYNCHRONIZATION
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