Multistage Gas Trigatron for Megavolt Operation
Abstract
A multistage. command-fired, trigatron switch. intended for megavolt operation. has been designed. constructed. and tested. The gas switch incorporates a uniform field geometry. to lower pressure-gap spacing requirements; a unique cascading trigger scheme. to reduce closure jitter; and carbon electrode inserts. to lengthen operating lifetime. This paper presents the analysis used to determine switch jitter requirements. a description of the switch design. the switch tests performed and a summary of the results.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA639501
Entities
People
- E. E. Nolting
- J. M. Butner
- R. E. Varg
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory