Title :
Ignitron converters for high-energy accelerators
Author :
Boyer, J. L. ; Marcum, C. R.
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Electric Corporation, East Pittsburgh, Pa.
Abstract :
A LARGE proton-synchrotron (bevatron) requires the magnet current to build up rather slowly to a maximum value. To save the energy stored in the magnetic field and restart the cycle in a short time, the magnet current must be forced to zero by a counter voltage. The acceleration of particles is accomplished in the current build-up period, and this is the most critical portion of the load cycle.
Keywords :
Assembly; Flywheels; Generators; Laboratories; Magnetic devices; Power supplies; Rectifiers;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1950.6437027