NIKE - Pulseline and Diode Design for the 60 cm Amplifier
Abstract
An identical pair of pulsed power systems has been designed to drive the 60 em aperture amplifier as part of the Naval Research Laboratory's NIKE KrF laser system. The KrF gas volume is pumped from two opposite sides by 60 em x 200 em electron beams which are produced by two totally independent systems. Each pulse power system includes a ~ 240 kJ Marx, four (parallel) 5 ohm water filled coaxial pulse forming lines (PFLs), four laser triggered output switches and a monolithic, magnetic field immersed diode. Prominent design features include the large area of the water lines, 90 bends in the PFLs, radial-plastic output switch diaphragms (as in SUPER-SPRITE at RAL), and inside/out vacuum bushings (as in AURORA at LANL). Triggered diverters and various passive elements were designed to reduce damage in the event of a fault.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA638007
Entities
People
- B. D. Chugg
- I. D. Smith
- John D. Sethian
- M. J. Christensen
- M. W. Mcgeoch
- P. A. Corcoran
- R. G. Altes
- R. L. Morse
- Stephen P.P. Obenschain
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory