Author :
Ivanenkov, G.V. ; Krastelev, E.G. ; Mozgovoy, A.G. ; Soloyev, M.Y.
Author_Institution :
P.N. Lebedev Phys. Inst., Acad. of Sci., Moscow, USSR
Abstract :
A model is presented which explains POS (plasma opening switch) operation on the basis of internal processes in the plasma. These processes include cathode plasma creation, double-layer formation, field penetration of the plasma, and current switching
Keywords :
plasma switches; POS hall model; cathode plasma creation; current switching; double-layer formation; field penetration; internal processes; plasma opening switch; Cathodes; Conductivity; Current density; Delay effects; Electrons; Impedance; Insulation; Physics; Skin; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Particle Accelerator Conference, 1989. Accelerator Science and Technology., Proceedings of the 1989 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
DOI :
10.1109/PAC.1989.73359
