Pulsed-Power Research and Development in the USSR

Abstract

Part of a continuing study of Soviet R and D of high-current, high-energy charged-particle beams and their scientific and technological applications, this report discusses pulsed-power devices and elements, the basic means of energy delivery to all charged-particle beam systems. Specifically, it treats pulsed-power generation, storage, and switching. Soviet technical literature since 1960 was examined for data detailing both the organization and planning of Soviet pulsed-power R and D and the theory, testing, and operation of pulsed-power equipment. The author concludes that the USSR is engaged in a major effort to develop pulsed-power systems for controlled thermonuclear reactions as a national energy source and military applications. Appendixes list pulsed-power facilities and published staff authors by research area and alphabetical order.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA056635

Entities

People

  • Simon Kassel

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundary Layer
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemistry
  • Dielectrics
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Electric Power
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
  • Energy Transfer
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Nuclear Energy
  • Nuclear Reactors
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Pulsed Power

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Solar Physics

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy