A 30 kW, 3 kHZ, Single Gap, Linear Thyratron
Abstract
This paper presents the results of the third Phase of the Linear Thyratron program at Spectra Technology, Inc. The design goals of >2 kHz rep rate with switching rates of >10(expn 11) A/s and >10(expn 12) V/s were achieved. The maximum holdoff voltage, however, was 60 kV rather than the desired 100 kV. This is partially due to damage caused by modulator failure in early testing. The maximum demonstrated average switching power was limited to 30 kW (5.4 nF at 60 kV and 3 kHz rep rate) for a burst of 5 pulses instead of the desired 50 kW. Instantaneous switching powers of >130 MW were demonstrated. All experiments used a cold dispenser cathode of 10 em linear length and the gases were usually pure H2 or He, although mixtures were briefly investigated. Due to time and funding constraints further modifications were not possible.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA638736
Entities
People
- J. S. Demboski
- M. A. Mayerchak
- M. Von Dadelszen