Title :
Characterization of a synchronous wave nonlinear transmission line
Author :
Coleman, P.D. ; Borchardt, J.J. ; Alexander, J.A. ; Williams, J.T. ; Peters, T.F.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Labs., Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
Many aspects of Non Linear Transmission Lines (NLTL´s) make them attractive sources for High Power Microwave (HPM) systems. This paper describes a test bed that is being used to investigate synchronous wave NLTL operations. Analytical models and numerical simulations are used in design of the line and interpretation of results. Shock wave propagation is characterized and compared to theoretical predictions. Adjustment of the shock velocity is used to demonstrate the NLTL´s tunability. Forward wave operation of the line has been fully characterized using fast shock velocities. In addition, backward wave operation has been observed when using slow shock velocities.
Keywords :
numerical analysis; power transmission lines; analytical models; backward wave operation; fast shock velocities; high power microwave systems; numerical simulations; shock wave propagation; synchronous wave nonlinear transmission line; Dispersion; Electric shock; Ferrites; Numerical models; Power transmission lines; Radio frequency; Tuning;
Conference_Titel :
Pulsed Power Conference (PPC), 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0629-5
DOI :
10.1109/PPC.2011.6191409
