Design of a high-power linear induction prototype cell at megahertz repetition rate burst mode

A linear induction prototype cells expected to work at a train of three 240 kV pulses separated by 500 ns, has been designed. The cell is composed of magnetic cores immersed in oil, a gap with curved stainless steel electrodes, a solenoid magnet, and a nylon insulator. This paper describes the various issues considered in the design of the prototype cell with emphasis on high-voltage characterization. The high-voltage performance of the cell is also reported in this paper.