Development of a High-Current Low-Inductance Crowbar Switch for FRX-L.

Authors :: Grabowski, Chris
Degnan, James H.
Cavazos, T.
Gale, Donald G.
Gilman, C.
Sommars, W.
Intrator, Tom P.
Taccetti, J. Martin
Waganaar, B.
Siemon, R. E.
Wurden, Glen A.
Source :: IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science. Oct2002 Part 1 of 2, Vol. 30 Issue 5, p1905. 11p. 6 Black and White Photographs, 8 Diagrams, 6 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Presents a study which dealt with the development of a high-current low-inductance crowbar switch for the formation of long-lifetime field-reversed configurations. Overview of hardware design; Field analysis of cable headers; Results of test on crowbar switch currents.