Title :
Travelling-wave linear induction accelerator
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Imperial Coll., London, UK
Abstract :
The author determines the feasibility of linear induction accelerators as tubular travelling wave machines for use as projectile accelerators. A model of the accelerator is presented and performance characteristics, rotor heating and a sample outline design are discussed
Keywords :
electromagnetic launchers; military equipment; weapons; performance characteristics; projectile accelerators; rotor heating; travelling-wave linear induction accelerators;
Conference_Titel :
Pulsed Power Applications, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
