DEVELOPMENT OF AN ULTRAFAST MODERATE ENERGY PULSE POWER SYSTEM.
Abstract
A unique pulse power system was constructed which generates very high energy density plasmas for the specific purpose of determining the electrical, thermodynamic and radiative properties of materials at high temperatures. Theoretical indications suggest that if a sufficiently fast rate of energy transfer is achieved, a very high temperature can be obtained even when there is only moderate stored energy (about 1000 joules) in the system. Therefore, the system was designed to provide a very fast rising pulse (less than 8 nsec to a peak current of approximately 70,000 amperes of short duration (50 nsec) for the case of a constant and matched 4.7 ohm load impedance. System design features are discussed including the parallel coupling of 15 synchronized 320 kv Marx-surge generators to an evacuatable transducer chamber by means of a multiple-input matched impedance transmission line. The developmental engineering of each of the major system components is documented, indicating the processes employed to ensure maximum system usefulness and reliability. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0628506
Entities
People
- J. K. Trolan