Laser Triggered Switching of a Pulsed Charged Oil Filled Spark Gap

Guenther, Arthur H.; Zigler, G. L.; Bettis, J. R.; Copeland, R.P.

doi:10.1007/978-1-4684-2214-6_57

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“…One of the major advantages of laser systems is the ability to precisely specify discharge timing. With regards to laser systems, research and application has been carried out on gap switches and similar equipment . In addition, there has been research and development of high current capacity switches utilizing vacuum discharge .…”

Section: Counter‐facing Plasma Focus Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation of High Energy Density Plasma in Counter‐Facing Plasma Focus Device Driven by Laser‐Triggered Pulse Power System

Sodekoda

Kuwabara²,

Kittaka

et al. 2018

Electrical Engineering Japan

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SUMMARY A laser‐trigger system has been introduced to a pulse power system composed of counter‐facing plasma focus electrodes in order to make high energy density plasma. Lithium plasmas made by a YAG laser ablation were used for both triggering the plasma focus and supplying the source of the high energy density plasma. Also the supply system of plasma source has been improved for stability and repeatability of the device. Operational principle of the device, details of the configuration, and basic characteristics of the triggering system are shown together with possible applications of the device.

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Section: Counter‐facing Plasma Focus Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%