Title :
Laser-Triggered Switch Modification to VEBA
Author :
Bettis, J.R. ; Burton, J.K. ; Parker, R.K. ; Gold, S.H. ; Herndon, M. ; Jackson, R.H. ; Kinkead, A.K. ; Guenther, A.H. ; Kobiela, E.J.
Author_Institution :
U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland
fDate :
6/1/1981 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The VEBA high current, relativistic electron accelerator has been modified for free electron laser experiments by replacing a self-closing water output switch with a laser-triggered gas switch. Reliable switch operation has been achieved in single and two channel discharges with output waveforms closely matching computer simulation.
Keywords :
Electrodes; Electron beams; Energy storage; Free electron lasers; Gas lasers; Inductance; Laser beams; Laser modes; Magnetic fields; Optical switches;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1981.4332019
