Abstract
In the SINUS family of pulsed, high current electron beam accelerators [1], the energy stored within a coaxial forming line (usually oil-insulated) is delivered to a load by means of a high voltage pressurized spark gap switch. For better matching to the load, a transmission line having a nonuniform wave impedance may be included between the switch and the load. Numerical simulation of the system described above has been performed with the use of 2.5D version of 2.5 & 3D, fully electromagnetic PIC-code KARAT [2]. Geometrical parameters of several SINUS accelerators were used. Actual spatial configurations of the gas switch were considered, but the time dependent spark resistance between the electrodes was included as a variable. The obtained results are compared with actual pulse shapes from experiments. Conclusions are drawn about how the spark resistance as the function of time effects the pulse observed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | 197-198 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science - Santa Fe, NM, USA Duration: 6 Jun 1994 → 8 Jun 1994 |
Other
Other | Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science |
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City | Santa Fe, NM, USA |
Period | 6.6.94 → 8.6.94 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics