High current Linear Transformer Driver (LTD) experiments

Sandia Laboratories are actively pursuing the development of new accelerators based on the novice technology of Linear Transformer Driver (LTD) [1,2,3]. LTD based drivers are considered for many applications including future very high current Z-pinch ICF (Inertial Confinement Fusion) drivers like ZX and Z-pinch IFE (Inertial Fusion Energy). The high current LTD driver experimental research is concentrated on two aspects; first to study the repetition rate capabilities, life time and jitter of the LTD cavities, and second to study how a number of cavities behave and add their energy, power and voltage output in a voltage adder configuration assembly.

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[3]  K.W. Struve,et al.  High Current Fast 100-NS LTD Driver Development in Sandia Laboratory , 2005, 2005 IEEE Pulsed Power Conference.

[4]  K.W. Struve,et al.  Operation and Performance of the First High Current LTD at Sandia National Laboratories , 2005, 2005 IEEE Pulsed Power Conference.