Trigger apparatus for spark gap dischargers

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1995-01-20

1995-11-07

Pascal, Robert J.

Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems

Discharge device load

Discharge control discharge device load

315209M, 31511101, 31511131, 31511171, 31523141, 31523151, 315631, H01J 1104

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054650305

ABSTRACT:
An improved means for triggering high voltage spark gap devices for current injection and pulse power applications which utilizes the high voltage source itself to trigger the discharge. A switch initially directs current flow from the high voltage source through a trigger resistor which creates sufficient potential difference between a primary electrode and the trigger electrode to fire the spark gap. A second blocking resistor inhibits current flow through the trigger electrode and directs the discharge through the load. The trigger circuit has very little influence on the discharge waveform due to the very high impedance of the resistor string.

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