Inductive Energy Storage Switching Technology for High Repetition Rate Lasers.
Abstract
The basic objective of this program was to determine the feasibility of a particular Hughes switching concept in a high repetition rate laser power conditioning system using inductive energy storage (IES). A second objective was to compare a conventional capacitive system and an inductive system (using the Hughes switching concept) in order to determine which system is the most appropriate for projected applications. The Hughes liquid-metal cathode plasma valve (LMPV) played a major role in this investigation because it is, at present, the only device capable of carrying high average currents with attendant recovery rates comparable to vacuum devices. The program was divided into three tasks. These tasks were: (1) Using the LMPV, evaluate experimentally different interruption methods; (2) through a scaling study provide a preliminary design of an 8.5-kA average, 10-kA peak, 100-kV LMPV; and (3) perform a systems study.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0774911
Entities
People
- H. Alting-mees
Organizations
- HRL Laboratories