Fast Marx Generator Development for PRS Drivers
Abstract
Design studies for a full threat simulator to drive PRS implosions to around 50 MA in 250 ns showed the importance of Fast Marx Generators (FMGs) with intrinsic discharge times (LC)[exp 1/2] significantly less than the present state-of-the-art in large machines (e.g. 500 ns in the SNL "Z"). Energy, size, complexity, and therefore cost are significantly reduced, and the need for intermediate stages of power gain are eliminated as FMG discharge time approaches an optimum (around 125 ns for 250 ns implosions). We describe designs for 175 ns and 300 ns FMGs and specific components that are being developed for use in large systems. This FMG technology development builds in part on that of systems built by the USA DoD in the 1970's and 1980's, which are also summarized. This technology can be applied to either of the fast Marxes and to the LTD described in Ref. 1 and to upgrades of existing systems such as the Z refurbishment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA638702
Entities
People
- A. R. Miller
- D. Bell
- I. Smith
- J. Ennis
- P. Corcoran
- P. S. Sincerny
- P. W. Spence
- R. Crumley
- V. Carboni
- W. H. Rix
- Warren B. Powell
Organizations
- Titan Corp.