Optically triggered back-lighted thyratron network

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1987-06-01

1989-12-26

Griffin, Robert L.

Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems

With radiant energy sensitive control means

Plural radiant energy responsive devices

315156, H05B 4136

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048900400

ABSTRACT:
A high-power switch network includes a laser fiber optically coupled to a network including light-initiated glow discharge switches in a Marx configuration. A low pressure gas source is used to replenish gas within the switches lost due to ionization. Each switch has a cylindrical insulating envelope with conductive end caps at each end. The end caps are electrically coupled, respectively, to a cup-shaped anode and a cup-shaped cathode. Apertures are formed centrally in closely spaced plates of the respective cup-shaped electrodes. Optical fiber cables extend through vacuum sealed ports of the switches so that the unfocused laser light is directed about the aperture of the cathode so as to close the switch, thus providing a high power output from the network.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3478278 (1969-11-01), Muncheryan

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