Thor, A Long-Pulse Electron Beam Generator: Design and Performance Characteristics
Abstract
Thor is a long pulse electron beam generator. The pulse generator portion of the machine is based on a 4 MV, 27 stage resistive-capacitively coupled (hybrid) Marx bank. The total Mar:'capacitance is 24 nH. When the Marx erects, the full voltage IS applied to a 1.29 muH inductance and 21 omega resistance in series with the load. In parallel with the resistor and load is a capacitive filter stack. In parallel with the load is a resistive voltage divider/monitor, and a triggerable crowbar switch. The pulse generator is capable of supplying 4 MV, 10 kA, for a variable pulselength from 250 ns to 2 microsecond. The overshoot on this pulse is approximately 15% with a droop of 5% over 1 microseceond into a 400 omega resistive load.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA633475
Entities
People
- D. J. Weidman
- J. D. Miller
- John Pasour
- Kimberly T. Nguyen
- M. J. Rhee
- R. F. Schneider
- W. C. Freeman
Organizations
- Naval Surface Warfare Center