DocumentCode
1086409
Title
Photoconductive Operation of a Laser Triggered Spark Gap
Author
Brussaard, G.J.H. ; Hendriks, J.
Author_Institution
Eindhoven Univ. of Technol., Eindhoven
Volume
14
Issue
4
fYear
2007
Firstpage
976
Lastpage
979
Abstract
The operation of a photoconductive spark gap switch is reviewed. It is shown that it is possible to produce pulses far below the self-breakdown voltage of the gap. The resistance of the switch depends on the switched current through the switch. Electro-dynamic simulations show that the rise time of the pulse depends on the layout of the switch and is approximately 35 ps for the setup used here.
Keywords
electrodynamics; photoconducting switches; plasma switches; spark gaps; electrodynamic simulation; laser triggered spark gap; photoconductive spark gap switch; self-breakdown voltage; Conducting materials; Free electron lasers; Optical pulse generation; Photoconducting devices; Photoconductivity; Power semiconductor switches; Pulse power systems; Semiconductor lasers; Spark gaps; Voltage;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1070-9878
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TDEI.2007.4286536
Filename
4286536
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