A compact generator based on Tesla transformer and water pulsed forming line for POS application

Abstract

A compact generator based on Tesla transformer for application in plasma opening switch has been developed. This system will be used to produce microwave for plasma-microwave interaction studies. Overall dimension of this system is 6 feet by 4 feet. This system is designed to operate with up to 350 kV on water pulsed forming line to generate 75 kA, 40 ns pulse, which further will be compressed in time with the help of plasma opening switch. Operation of generator with VIRCATOR (virtual cathode oscillator) as a load is presented in this paper