On Energy Density in Dielectrics

Abstract

Circuits for pulse sources to drive high power microwave (HPM) pulse generators require capacitors with high energy storage capability per volume. This paper explores various dielectric materials applicable to this requirement. Capacitors containing pyrogenically grown amorphous silicon dioxide material are candidates for providing the desired capability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 26, 1998
Accession Number
ADA351834

Entities

People

  • David Ma
  • David W. Wu
  • Dieter R. Lohrmann

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Barium Titanates
  • Capacitors
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Chemical Vapor Deposition
  • Dielectric Permittivity
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Dielectric Strength
  • Dielectrics
  • Dioxides
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
  • Generators
  • High Power Microwaves
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Silicon
  • Silicon Dioxide

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Pulsed-Laser Deposition