Title :
The Perspectives Of Plasma Current Interrupting Switches Application For High Power Pulse Generators
Author :
Dolgachev, Georgiy I. ; Zakatov, L.P. ; Ushakov, A.G.
Author_Institution :
I.V. Kurchatov Institute of Atomic Energy
Abstract :
Main results of the Plasma Current Interrupting Switch (PCIS) or Plasma Opening Switch (POS) are adduced. A comparison with other nanosecond and microsecond POS experiments is represented. Scheme and model of switch operation are proposed.
Keywords :
Anodes; Energy loss; Energy storage; Impedance; Plasma applications; Plasma density; Pulse generation; Switches; Voltage; Water storage;
Conference_Titel :
Pulsed Power Conference, 1991. Digest of Technical Papers. Eighth IEEE International
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0177-3
DOI :
10.1109/PPC.1991.733372
