Title :
Non-axisymmetric wave propagation in pulsed power machines
Author :
Waisman, Eduardo M. ; Wilson, Andrew
Author_Institution :
Systems, Science and Software, La Jolla, CA, USA
fDate :
June 29 1981-July 3 1981
Abstract :
We analyze, in the absence of space charge, non-axisymmetric wave propagation in pulsed power machines in the long wavelength limit (λ >> anode-cathode gap dimensions). The conditions for generalized TEM waves are derived for both straight (coaxial) and convergent (double-disk) transmission lines. We examine the asymmetries resulting from the lack of switch synchronization as it affects the wave propagation and power delivery to a small radius symmetric imploding load. We apply the long wavelength equations to the output water line and vacuum feed sections of a machine resembling BLACKJACK V and calculate the reduction in power delivered to the load as a function of the degree of synchronization.
Keywords :
Anodes; Boundary conditions; Equations; Geometry; Propagation; Space charge; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
High-Power Electron and Ion Beam Research & Technology, 1981 4th International Topical Conference on
Conference_Location :
Palaiseau, France
Print_ISBN :
000-0-0000-0000-0