Progress in Plasma Erosion Opening Switch Research at the Naval Research Laboratory

Abstract

The plasma erosion opening switch (PEOS) has many pulsed power applications. This paper describes experiments that have contributed to our understanding of the physics of the PEOS. The experimental results are in agreement with a theoretical model. Extending the PEOS to higher current, voltage, longer conduction, and faster opening should be possible.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA635865

Entities

People

  • Bruce V. Weber
  • David D. Hinshelwood
  • J. Grossmann
  • J. M. Neri
  • John R. Boller
  • Paul F. Ottinger
  • Robert A. Meger
  • Robert J. Commisso
  • T. J. Renk
  • W. F. Oliphant

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Circuits
  • Current Density
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • Generators
  • Impedance
  • Information Operations
  • Insulation
  • Ions
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Polarity
  • Power
  • Pulse Compression
  • Pulsed Power
  • Short Circuits
  • Space Charge

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.