Title :
An experimental ignitron rectifier
Author :
Ludwig, L. ; Maxfield, F.A. ; Toepfer, A.H.
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Elec. & Mfg. Company, East Pittsburgh; Pa.
Abstract :
Experiments aimed at the elimination of the backfire tendency of arc-rectifiers have led to a device termed the “ignitron.” Equipment, methods, and test data are discussed in this paper.
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1934.6540367