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Title: 100 GW linear transformer driver cavity: Design, simulations, and performance

Journal Article · · Physical Review Accelerators and Beams

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Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000; NA0003525
OSTI ID:
1484554
Report Number(s):
SAND--2018-10283J; 120401
Journal Information:
Physical Review Accelerators and Beams, Journal Name: Physical Review Accelerators and Beams Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 21; ISSN 2469-9888; ISSN PRABCJ
Publisher:
American Physical SocietyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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