Development of switching tubes for controlled fusion research
Author :
Cummings, D. B.
Author_Institution :
University of California, Berkeley, Calif., and is consultant to the Lawrence Radiation Laboratory, University of California, Livermore, Calif.
Volume :
79
Issue :
11
fYear :
1960
Firstpage :
918
Lastpage :
922
Abstract :
Conventional ignitrons have required extensive improvements to increase their current and voltage ratings to the high values required for controlled nuclear fusion research. A 4-year program to develop these improved tubes and the results achieved are described.
Keywords :
Anodes; Capacitors; Electron tubes; Graphite; Laboratories; Plasmas; Switches;
