Title :
Photoconductive Operation of a Laser Triggered Spark Gap
Author :
Brussaard, G.J.H. ; Hendriks, J.
Author_Institution :
Eindhoven Univ. of Technol., Eindhoven
Abstract :
The operation of a photoconductive spark gap switch is reviewed. It is shown that it is possible to produce pulses far below the self-breakdown voltage of the gap. The resistance of the switch depends on the switched current through the switch. Electro-dynamic simulations show that the rise time of the pulse depends on the layout of the switch and is approximately 35 ps for the setup used here.
Keywords :
electrodynamics; photoconducting switches; plasma switches; spark gaps; electrodynamic simulation; laser triggered spark gap; photoconductive spark gap switch; self-breakdown voltage; Conducting materials; Free electron lasers; Optical pulse generation; Photoconducting devices; Photoconductivity; Power semiconductor switches; Pulse power systems; Semiconductor lasers; Spark gaps; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TDEI.2007.4286536
