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Marx generator
About: Marx generator is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 1276 publications have been published within this topic receiving 8970 citations.
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23 May 2010
TL;DR: The Bofors HPM Blackout system as discussed by the authors is a stand alone GW-level high power microwave system suitable for evaluation, research and as a decision tool for microwave effects and protection.
Abstract: The Bofors HPM Blackout system is a versatile and compact stand alone GW-level High Power Microwave system suitable for evaluation, research and as a decision tool for microwave effects and protection.
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01 Jun 2009
TL;DR: In this paper, a parallel-plate test cell is designed and implemented for EMP testing covered under MIL STD 461E/F, testing standard RS-105, and the system is driven by a Marx generator and pulse-forming circuit which are designed for minimal maintenance, and maximum shot life.
Abstract: A parallel-plate test cell is designed and implemented for EMP testing covered under MIL STD 461E/F, testing standard RS-105. The device is constructed to give a maximum crated footprint of approximately 4ft.× 8 ft., while being two-man portable, and set-up in less than one hour. The system is driven by a Marx generator and pulse-forming circuit which are designed for minimal maintenance, and maximum shot life. An integrated power electronics module contains an electronic pressure regulator, trigger module, dual-polarity high-voltage supplies, and battery, making the operation of the system safe and user-friendly by providing complete high-voltage isolation of the user via a fiber-optic hand-held remote control. Design and operational data from the tester are presented in this paper.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe the construction of a streamer chamber of size 60 × 60 × 12.5 cm3 using a Marx generator, which is used to charge up an intermediate capacitor.
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TL;DR: In this article, a Q-switched ruby laser was used to initiate breakdown in solid dielectric switches with a jitter of less than 3 ns, and a test system employing a miniature Marx generator and a high energy system switching 150 kA at 400 kV to form precisely timed relativistic electron beams was described.
Abstract: A Q-switched ruby laser was used to initiate breakdown in solid dielectric switches with a jitter of less than 3 ns. "Lexan" polycarbonate in thickness from 40 to 80 mils withstood applied voltage pulses (less than 1 ?s duration) of up to 400 kV. Laser pulse energy of less than 1 joule was sufficient to initiate breakdown in the solid dielectric. A focusing lens and the switch container were immersed in a grading solution of copper sulfate and water. Command triggering down to 50% of the dielectric's self break voltage was demonstrated. A test system employing a miniature Marx generator, and a high energy system switching 150 kA at 400 kV to form precisely timed relativistic electron beams, are described.
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