Factors affecting the operation of multi-electrode spark gaps

S.J. MacGregor; I. Timoshkin; M.J. Given; R.A. Fouracre; J. Lehr; L. Warne

doi:10.1109/PPPS.2007.4345505

Factors affecting the operation of multi-electrode spark gaps

S.J. MacGregor, I. Timoshkin, M.J. Given, R.A. Fouracre, J. Lehr, L. Warne

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Abstract

Summary form only given. This paper considers and reports on several aspects of multielectrode switch design and their influence on switching behavior and performance. Non-symmetrical, uni-directional electrode topologies can be employed with advantages over traditional symmetrical design, in some applications. The choice of working gas and gas pressure can influence switching performance in terms of delay time and jitter. Other factors such as switch triggering, switching sequence and switching mechanism have also been studied with a view to understanding how reliable multi-electrode switching can be effected.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	ICOPS 2007. IEEE 34th International Conference on Plasma Science, 2007
Publisher	IEEE
Pages	199-199
Number of pages	1
ISBN (Print)	978-1-4244-0915-0
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/PPPS.2007.4345505
Publication status	Published - Jun 2007

Keywords

delay effects
electrodes
spark gaps
stress control
topology
voltage control

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