Plasma Cathode Thyratron.
Abstract
The objective of this work is to provide a thyratron type device which is capable of cold-start operation; thus eliminating the need for standby power. A replica of a cold-cathode triode, described by Vagin in the Russian literature, was built and tested. The results do not support Vagin's description of its operation. A triode of our own design operates satisfactorily without filament power. A keep-alive or ignitor electrode its proposed as a solution to the high grid breakdown voltage and anode jitter found during the state-up period. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA065048
Entities
People
- David Fleischer
- David Turnquist