Title :
Solid-state pulsed power systems for the Next Linear Collider
Author :
Casey, Jeffrey A. ; Gaudreau, Marcel P J ; Roth, Ian ; Hawkey, Timothy A. ; Mulvaney, J. Michael ; Kempkes, Michael A.
Author_Institution :
Diversified Technol. Inc., Bedford, MA, USA
Abstract :
The Next Generation Linear Collider will require pulse modulators capable of driving over 1600 NLC klystrons at 500 kV, approximately 265 A, with 3.2 microsecond pulses at 180 Hz with strict tolerances for flattop and voltage regulation. In 1999, Diversified Technologies, Inc. (DTI) was awarded two Phase II Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grants from the Department of Energy to assess the application of solid state switching technology to the NLC. DTI´s efforts are focused on three modulator configurations: a hybrid modulator, a transformerless design and a solid state Marx bank switch.
Keywords :
klystrons; linear colliders; particle accelerator accessories; pulse modulation; pulsed power technology; voltage regulators; 180 Hz; 265 A; 3.2 mus; 500 kV; Diversified Technologies; Next Linear Collider; flattop regulation; hybrid modulator; klystrons; pulse modulators; solid state Marx bank switch; solid state switching technology; solid-state pulsed power systems; transformerless design; voltage regulation; Diffusion tensor imaging; Fuel storage; Insulated gate bipolar transistors; Klystrons; Pulse modulation; Pulse power systems; Pulse transformers; Pulsed power supplies; Solid state circuits; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Vacuum Electronics Conference, 2002. IVEC 2002. Third IEEE International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7256-5
DOI :
10.1109/IVELEC.2002.999360
