A Compact Pulse Power System for Capillary Discharge Plasma-Based Soft X-Ray Laser

Nigam, S.; Barnwal, S.; Kodakkat, Aneesh; Sharma, Manohar; Prasad, Y. B. S. R.; Tripathi, P. K.; Chakera, J. A.; Naik, P. A.

doi:10.1109/tps.2019.2905018

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“…to emulate physical processes with extreme parameters in laboratory conditions (voltage or current atmospheric surge generators 2 , 3 , research systems for plasma or nuclear physics, e.g. X-pinch plasma generators) or as pulses supplying high power electromagnetic radiation sources, usually for radar systems 4 , pulsed laser sources 5 or directed energy systems 6 (counter-drone systems 7 , 8 , military systems 9 etc.). High power pulse sources applications often require a compact form 10 for transport purposes 11 , or to enable installation in a small housing (e.g.…”

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The concept of a new two-stage fuse for high power pulse forming

Nowak

2022

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This manuscript introduces the concept, physical operating principle and studies on a new and unique two stage forming fuse (TSFF) with interstage spark gap commutation and presents its application for forming high power pulses of extreme parameters. The paper classifies TSFF performance and compares it with conventional single-stage forming fuses. The conclusions are supported by analytical and experimental studies in laboratory conditions. The design of the TSFF prototype as well as the applied measurement methods and test stands are also presented. The developed technology of the TSFF enables the achievement of unprecedented parameters of high-power pulses with overvoltages reaching 800 kV and pulse power of tens of GW in a very compact design. The unique properties of the TSFF enable its efficient integration with a wide range of energy sources, even with very limited current rising steepness or limited output voltage, which has not been possible so far with conventional single-stage forming fuses. The proposed system can be easily scaled, while ensuring much greater flexibility of applications.

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