Scaling Pulse Generators for Lasers

T. R. Burkes

doi:10.1117/12.938058

18 May 1987 Scaling Pulse Generators for Lasers

T. R. Burkes

Proceedings Volume 0735, Pulse Power for Lasers; (1987) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.938058
Event: OE LASE'87 and EO Imaging Symposium, 1987, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

A type-A pulse forming network is used to simulate a pulse generator for the leading edge of an electrical pulse to drive a load. Various scaling relationships are developed which indicate laser design trade-offs in relationship to the state of the art in switching capabilities. It is concluded that dielectric materials are the primary factor limiting technology in fast, low impedance pulse generation.

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T. R. Burkes "Scaling Pulse Generators for Lasers", Proc. SPIE 0735, Pulse Power for Lasers, (18 May 1987); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.938058

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