Thyratron characteristics under high di/dt and high-repetition-rate operation

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Power conditioning systems for high peak and average power, high repetition rate discharge excited lasers involve operation of modulator components in unconventional regimes. Reliable operation of switches and energy storage elements under high voltage and high di/dt conditions is a pacing item for laser development at the present time. To test and evaluate these components a Modulator Component Test Facility (MCTF) was constructed. The MCTF consists of a command charge system, energy storage capacitors, thyratron switch with inverse thyratron protection, and a resistive load. The modulator has initially been operated at voltages up to 60 kV at 600 Hz. Voltage, … continued below

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Ball, D.; Hill, J. & Kan, T. May 11, 1981.

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Power conditioning systems for high peak and average power, high repetition rate discharge excited lasers involve operation of modulator components in unconventional regimes. Reliable operation of switches and energy storage elements under high voltage and high di/dt conditions is a pacing item for laser development at the present time. To test and evaluate these components a Modulator Component Test Facility (MCTF) was constructed. The MCTF consists of a command charge system, energy storage capacitors, thyratron switch with inverse thyratron protection, and a resistive load. The modulator has initially been operated at voltages up to 60 kV at 600 Hz. Voltage, current, and calorimetric diagnostics are provided for major modulator components. Measurements of thyratron characteristics under high di/dt operation are presented. Commutation energy loss and di/dt have been measured as functions of the tube hydrogen pressure.

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  • 3. IEEE international pulsed power conference, Albuquerque, NM, USA, 1 Jun 1981

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  • Report No.: UCRL-85644
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  • Office of Scientific & Technical Information Report Number: 5407774
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Ball, D.; Hill, J. & Kan, T. Thyratron characteristics under high di/dt and high-repetition-rate operation, article, May 11, 1981; [Livermore,] California. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1067773/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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