Thyratron operation using helium for high-power and high-repetition rate applications
Abstract
Results of a study of the helium thyratron for high-power applications are reported. The helium thyratron operates at high voltages and currents, comparable to hydrogen, and, for certain of the conditions studied, recovers faster than hydrogen. These results suggest that helium thyratrons should be seriously considered for high-power applications, such as excimer lasers.
- Publication:
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IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices
- Pub Date:
- July 1984
- DOI:
- 10.1109/T-ED.1984.21644
- Bibcode:
- 1984ITED...31..992G
- Keywords:
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- Helium;
- High Voltages;
- Pulse Repetition Rate;
- Thyratrons;
- Excimer Lasers;
- Hydrogen;
- Performance Tests;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering