An actively switched pulsed induction accelerator

Conference · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1991 · IEEE Transactions on Magnetics (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States)

OSTI ID:5655303

Ingram, M W; Andrews, J A; Bresie, D A ^[1]

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1. Texas Univ., Austin, TX (United States). Center for Electromechanics

A coaxial accelerator which will launch a 45 mm diameter, 225 g-mass to 2,000 m/s is described. The launcher is a true induction device, as no current feed to the armature is provided. The armature is a multiturn design, which forces a uniform current density and prevents excessive heating at the rear of the armature. This paper discusses the launcher and armature designs, power supply, and control. Predicted performance of a five-stage launcher currently being built is presented. Experimental results from single-stage tests are presented and compared to simulated results. Solid (monolithic) and multiturn (wound) armature tests are also described.

• OSTI ID: 5655303
• Report Number(s): CONF-9004136-; CODEN: IEMGA; TRN: 92-009429
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Magnetics (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States), Vol. 27:1; Conference: 5. IEEE symposium on electromagnetic launcher technology, Destin, FL (United States), 1-5 Apr 1990; ISSN 0018-9464
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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