Abstract
In this article we present the design and test results of the most powerful, fast linear transformer driver (LTD) stage developed to date. This 1-MA LTD stage consists of 40 parallel RLC (resistor R, inductor L, and capacitor C) circuits called "bricks" that are triggered simultaneously; it is able to deliver ∼1MA current pulse with a rise time of ∼100ns into the ∼0.1-Ohm matched load. The electrical behavior of the stage can be predicted by using a simple RLC circuit, thus simplifying the designing of various LTD-based accelerators. Five 1-MA LTD stages assembled in series into a module have been successfully tested with both resistive and vacuum electron-beam diode loads.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 050402 |
Journal | Physical Review Special Topics - Accelerators and Beams |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 29 May 2009 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)
- Surfaces and Interfaces