Title :
The Marx generator as an ultra wideband source
Author :
Mayes, J.R. ; Carey, W.J. ; Nunnally, W.C. ; Altgilbers, L.
Author_Institution :
Appl. Phys. Electron., L.C., Austin, TX, USA
Abstract :
Traditional uses of the Marx generator have been limited to energy storage and delivery systems, such as charging capacitors or pulse forming lines. However, low energy, high peak power Marx generators are finding applications in ultra wideband radar and high power microwave systems. This paper discusses the compact generator as well as an assortment of impulse antennas. Experimental results, including those of the Marx generator and antenna range measurements are presented and discussed.
Keywords :
antenna testing; horn antennas; pulsed power supplies; radar antennas; Marx generator; antenna range measurements; exponentially tapered TEM horn antenna; high peak power Marx generators; high power microwave systems; impulse antennas; ultra wideband radar systems; ultra wideband source; Capacitors; Circuits; Frequency; High power microwave generation; Horn antennas; Microwave generation; Power generation; Pulse generation; Ultra wideband technology; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Pulsed Power Plasma Science, 2001. PPPS-2001. Digest of Technical Papers
Conference_Location :
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7120-8
DOI :
10.1109/PPPS.2001.1001888
