Consideration of an autonomous compact source for high-power microwave applications

The use of explosively driven flux compressors as light and compact autonomous single-shot power supplies for high-power microwave applications requires special attention to be paid to the conditioning and matching elements of the overall system, due to the fast-rising high voltage output step that...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on plasma science 2000-10, Vol.28 (5), p.1620-1623
Main Authors: Novac, B.M., Smith, I.R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Autonomous
Compressors
Explosions
Explosive compacting
Flux
Fusion power generation
High power microwave generation
Lasers
Microwaves
Nuclear power generation
Physics
Power transformer insulation
Pulse power systems
Pulse transformers
Pulsed power supplies
Switches
Voltage
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Summary:The use of explosively driven flux compressors as light and compact autonomous single-shot power supplies for high-power microwave applications requires special attention to be paid to the conditioning and matching elements of the overall system, due to the fast-rising high voltage output step that is needed. This paper addresses various schemes by which this may be achieved and, based on proven techniques, a practical approach using a high-voltage transformer is described in detail. In addition, it is shown that future developments in long conduction plasma opening switches and fast-pulse compressors will open the way to much more compact and higher performance systems, with characteristics that could also match the requirements of high-power lasers and ion-beam generators.
ISSN:0093-3813
1939-9375
DOI:10.1109/27.901244