Applying a Compensated Pulsed Alternator to a Flashlamp Load for Nova
Abstract
The Compensated Pulsed Alternator (CPA) is a large rotating machine that will convert mechanical, rotationally stored energy into a single electrical impulse of very high power. It is being optimized for driving flashlamps in the very large Nova Nd:glass laser system. The machine is a rotary flux compression device, and for maximum performance, it requires start-up current. This circuit has been tested with a 200 kJ capacitor bank and it is now being tested with a small 200 k.J CPA. Large Nova-size machines will require output energies in excess of 5 MJ. We also present empirically tested formulae that will assist in matching the Nova flashlamp load to any given size CPA machine.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA636896
Entities
People
- B. M. Carder
- B. T. Merritt
Organizations
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory