Title :
Nanosecond inductive energy storage pulsed power system using YBCO superconductor opening switches
Author :
Cao, Wei-Lou ; Liu, Yuan-Qun ; Lee, Chi H. ; Mao, S.N. ; Xi, X.X. ; Venkatesan, T.
Author_Institution :
Maryland Univ., College Park, MD, USA
Abstract :
An inductive energy storage pulsed power system (IESPPS) using high T/sub c/ superconductor (HTS) opening switches, made of YBCO films, was successfully demonstrated. Nanosecond electrical pulses with a pulse compression ratio of 10 and a power gain of more than 40 were produced.<>
Keywords :
barium compounds; high-temperature superconductors; inductive energy storage; optical switches; photoconducting devices; superconducting thin films; yttrium compounds; YBCO films; YBCO superconductor opening switches; YBaCuO; high T/sub c/ superconductor; inductive energy storage pulsed power system; nanosecond electrical pulses; power gain; pulse compression ratio; Energy storage; High temperature superconductors; Optical pulse generation; Optical pulses; Optical switches; Power semiconductor switches; Pulse compression methods; Pulse power systems; Superconducting films; Yttrium barium copper oxide;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
