Multimegampere Operation of Plasma Compression Opening Switches in Planar Geometry
Abstract
Experiments are described in which a plasma compression opening switch is used in planar geometry to sharpen the output pulse of an explosive-driven magnetic flux compression generator. Included are data from tests where peak opening switch currents range from 5.7 to 9.3 MA. The switch is used to transfer current to a static low-inductance load (-10 nH) with an efficiency of 50% or better and a risetime as low as 0.45 micros. Results related to current transfer are interpreted within a simple analytical model.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA638804
Entities
People
- A. H. Williams
- Arthur E. Greene
- D. J. Erickson
- Jasmes H. Goforth
Organizations
- Los Alamos National Laboratory