Design of a Multi-pulse Flash X-ray System for Pulsed X-ray Cineradiography

Abstract

This work describes the design of a sequencer that combines electrical pulses from multiple Marx generators for use in flash X-radiography systems. The design isolates high-voltage conduction pathways by using field emission effect-based diodes. Combination of two pulses was demonstrated with millisecond temporal separation; however, the method is expandable to an infinite number of pulses. This work also explores influences leading to the millisecond temporal separation. Design modifications are suggested that have the potential to significantly reduce the temporal separation, which are mostly related to controlling the plasma within the diode gap.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 05, 2022
Accession Number
AD1173728

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  • Benjamin Huntzinger
  • Brian Wilmer
  • Jennifer Schowalter
  • Michael B Zellner
  • Nathan Sturgill
  • Paul Berning
  • Willard C. Uhlig

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

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  • Advanced Electronics
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

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  • Detectors
  • Electric Fields
  • Electromagnetic Fields
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  • Electron Emission
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  • Geometry
  • High Voltage
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Military Research
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  • Photography
  • X Ray Tubes
  • X Rays

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  • Physics

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