High power, repetitive stacked Blumlein pulse generators

摘要: The repetitive stacked Blumlein pulse power generators developed at the University of Texas Dallas consist several triaxial Blumleins in series one end. lines are charged parallel and synchronously commuted with a single switch other In this way, relatively low charging voltages multiplied to give high discharge voltage across an arbitrary load. Extensive characterization these novel pulsers have been performed over past few years. Results indicate that they capable producing waveforms rise times repetition rates range 0.5-50 ns 1-300 Hz, respectively, using conventional thyratron, spark gap, or photoconductive switch. progress development use is reviewed. technology characteristics driving flash x-ray diodes discussed. (author). 4 figs., 5 refs.