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
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;
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
DOI :
10.1109/PAC.1991.164373
