• DocumentCode
    848434
  • Title

    High impedance multigap plasma opening switches

  • Author

    Mason, Rodney J.

  • Author_Institution
    Appl. Theor. Div., Los Alamos Nat. Lab., NM, USA
  • Volume
    23
  • Issue
    3
  • fYear
    1995
  • fDate
    6/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    465
  • Lastpage
    469
  • Abstract
    We propose, and computationally evaluate a new approach to high voltage plasma opening switches. The generator current is engineered to pass through a series of switch plasma modules, each providing a separate emission gap. The resistance from the sum of these gaps is in parallel with the load. Thus, modular plasma gaps can be added to encourage optimal energy transfer to a high impedance load
  • Keywords
    plasma devices; plasma switches; pulsed power switches; high impedance; high voltage; modular plasma gaps; multigap; plasma opening switches; resistance; Anodes; Cathodes; Electrodes; Impedance; Magnetic fields; Plasma density; Plasma simulation; Power engineering and energy; Switches; Voltage;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0093-3813
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/27.402341
  • Filename
    402341
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=848434