HEDP experiments on a 0.8 MA LTD generator at UCSD

POSTER

Abstract

Linear Transformer Drivers (LTDs) are the most promising high-current pulse generators, as they offer several advantages over Marx bank based systems: small footprint, more efficient energy coupling to the load, possible multi-stage modularity, and potential for higher repetition rate.
Here, we present the first results from the operation of a 0.8 MA, 150 ns LTD generator recently installed at UCSD, coupled to a conical transmission line to drive a variety of loads.
Initial experiments are performed using gas puff Z-pinch loads. A variety of diagnostics including multi-frame laser interferometry, XUV and optical gated imaging, Thomson scattering, X-ray spectroscopy, and time-resolved visible spectroscopy are used. Experimental data and relevant simulations will be presented.

Presenters

  • Fabio Conti

    Center for Energy Research, University of California, San Diego, Univ of California - San Diego, University of California, San Diego

Authors

  • Fabio Conti

    Center for Energy Research, University of California, San Diego, Univ of California - San Diego, University of California, San Diego

  • Julio Valenzuela

    Univ of California - San Diego

  • Michael Ross

    Univ of California - San Diego

  • Nicholas Aybar

    Center for Energy Research, University of California, San Diego, Univ of California - San Diego, UC San Diego, University of California, San Diego

  • Jeff Narkis

    Center for Energy Research, University of California, San Diego, Univ of California - San Diego, University of California, San Diego

  • Emil Ruskov

    Magneto-Inertial Fusion Technologies, Inc

  • Hafiz ur Rahman

    Magneto-Inertial Fusion Technologies, Inc, Magneto-Inertial Fusion Technology Inc., Magneto-Inertial Fusion Technologies, Inc.

  • Farhat N Beg

    Univ of California - San Diego, Center for Energy Research, University of California, San Diego, UC San Diego, University of California, San Diego