• DocumentCode
    2113142
  • Title

    Fast risetime BLT switches for accelerator applications

  • Author

    Kirkman-Amemiya, G. ; Reinhardt, N. ; Choi, M.S. ; Gundersen, M.A.

  • Author_Institution
    Integrated Appl. Phys. Inc., Waltham, MA, USA
  • fYear
    1991
  • fDate
    6-9 May 1991
  • Firstpage
    591
  • Abstract
    A BLT switch with performance capabilities suitable for particle accelerator systems including fast kicker magnets has been demonstrated. With careful design of pulse forming networks and triggering circuits, the performance required by the SSC LEB kickers could be obtained with the BLT switch. The high current capability allows the possibility of driving several systems in parallel, switched by a single BLT. Additional work is required to more accurately define the performance of the BLT switch in the areas of lifetime, average power, and triggering.<>
  • Keywords
    beam handling equipment; particle accelerator accessories; plasma switches; trigger circuits; BLT switch; SSC LEB kickers; accelerator applications; fast kicker magnets; fast risetime; particle accelerator; pulse forming networks; triggering circuits; Anodes; Cathodes; Circuit testing; Electrodes; Flanges; Jitter; Magnetic switching; Optical switches; Pulse shaping methods; Shape;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Particle Accelerator Conference, 1991. Accelerator Science and Technology., Conference Record of the 1991 IEEE
  • Conference_Location
    San Francisco, CA, USA
  • Print_ISBN
    0-7803-0135-8
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/PAC.1991.164373
  • Filename
    164373