Comparison of the results of a semi-empirical MCG model for helical generators to experimental results

Summary form only given. A semi-empirical model of helical magnetocumulative generators (MCGs) with a single adjustable parameter (called the characteristic time) has been developed and used to model several helical generators including the Mark IX, Flexy-I, EF-3 Ranchito, and Jemez generators. The model describes the time-dependent behavior of the output current of these generators. The calculated results are compared to those measured experimentally for all five generators. These comparisons will be presented in this paper along with initial thoughts on what physical factors influence the characteristic time.