Title :
Limitations On POS Operation Due To Vacuum Flowing Electrons
Author :
Goyer, J.R. ; Kortbawi, D. ; Riordan, I.C. ; Roth, I.S. ; Childers, F.K. ; Sincerny, P.S.
Author_Institution :
Physics International Company
Abstract :
Summary form only given, as follows. Experiments have been performed in which a new limitation in the operation of the plasma opening switch (POS) has been observed and partially quantified. ´Mis limitation is dependent on electron current which flows not on the cathode, but rather in vacuum during the time the switch is attempting to open. Recognition of this limitation allows approximate design relations to be determined for the ratio of the upstream vacuum impedance of the driving circuit, to the combined impedance of the POS and load. Experimental data showing the effect of vacuum flowing electrons on POS operation will be presented and discussed.
Keywords :
Circuits; Electrons; Impedance; Plasma accelerators; Plasma diagnostics; Plasma measurements; Plasma properties; Plasma simulation; Plasma sources; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Plasma Science,1992. IEEE Conference Record - Abstracts., 1992 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Tampa, FL, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0716-X
DOI :
10.1109/PLASMA.1992.697969
