DocumentCode
1100704
Title
Some Characteristics of Thyratrons
Author
Warner, J.C.
Author_Institution
Vacuum Tube Engineering Department, General Electric Company, Schenectady, N.Y.
Volume
19
Issue
9
fYear
1931
Firstpage
1561
Lastpage
1568
Abstract
The fundamental characteristics of thyratrons are discussed. Comparisons are made with characteristics of high-vacuum tubes to show the outstanding advantages and limitations of the thyratron. Starting characteristics are discussed and typical examples are shown. Several types and sizes of thyratrons are described briefly.
Keywords
Cathodes; Circuits; Communication system control; Electrical engineering; Electrodes; Electron tubes; Ionization; Space charge; Thyratrons; Voltage;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Radio Engineers, Proceedings of the Institute of
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0731-5996
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/JRPROC.1931.222502
Filename
1671095
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