Resistive-hall dynamics of microsecond plasma opening switch

Kurchatov Institute has recently developed novel high impedance plasma opening switches. They are capable of producing high voltage multiplication coefficient and can operate in repetitive mode. The paper studies a conduction phase physics for a high-impedance POS. Results of non-linear magnetic field and current penetration are reported. Ohmic and inductive resistance dynamics and corresponding energy losses were determined to improve a contemporary viewpoint on Hall scenario in the pulsed plasma with current.