Progress in Developing Repetitive Pulse Systems Utilizing Inductive Energy Storage
Abstract
High power, fast recovery vacuum switches were used in a new repetitive counterpulse and transfer circuit to deliver a 5-kHz pulse train with a peak power of 75 MW (at 8.6 kA) to a 1-omega load, resulting in the first demonstration of fully controlled, high power, high repetition rate operation of an inductive energy storage and transfer system with nondestructive switches. New circuits, analytical and experimental results, and feasibility of 100-kA and 100-kV repetitive pulse generation are discussed. A new switching concept for railgun loads is presented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA637386
Entities
People
- E. M. Honig
Organizations
- Los Alamos National Laboratory