Anistropic electrical resistivity materials for pulsed power

A method for producing anistropic electrical resistivity materials is presented along with experimental results and analysis of potential benefits. The conductor consists of alternating zones of high and low electrical resistivity materials placed parallel to the desired direction of primary current flow. The mechanical properties of the conductor are nearly isotropic despite the differences in electrical properties. The concept can be applied to many different alloy systems and conductor geometries. Electrical conductors and anistropic resistivities have potential for greatly improving the performance of pulsed-power devices. An application of this concept would be to limit eddy currents in busbars due to flux from other sources of magnetic flux, particularly when the busbars need to be mechanically strong because of the high currents they are caring.