Title :
Microsecond plasma opening switch: Pro et contra
Author :
Kokshenev, Vladimir A.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of High Current Electron., Tomsk, Russia
Abstract :
The paper reports on research in microsecond plasma opening switches (MPOSs) operated at currents of 105 - 5·106 A and voltages of 105 - 4·106 V and provides data on their practical use in physical experiments. The main physical processes occurring in MPOSs are analyzed, and advantages and disadvantages of this type of opening switches are considered. Fields of possible application of MPOSs as a pulsed power element are indicated.
Keywords :
microswitches; plasma switches; plasma transport processes; current 100000 A to 5000000 A; microsecond plasma opening switch; physical processes; pulsed power element; voltage 100000 V to 4000000 V; Generators; Integrated circuits; Magnetic fields; Plasma density; Resistance; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum (ISDEIV), 2012 25th International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Tomsk
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1263-9
Electronic_ISBN :
1093-2941
DOI :
10.1109/DEIV.2012.6412549