PLASMA KINETIC ENERGY - RF CONVERSION. (2005)
Waniek,R. W., Givens,R. T., Mehra,R. C., Bailey,W. L.
The report covers an experimental and theoretical effort aimed at extending the microwave peak and average power emission levels obtained from a magnetized plasma in previous studies. Peak power...
HIGH POWER MERCURY SWITCH STUDY. (2005)
Waniek, R. W., Mar, J., Givens, R. T., Dawd, M. J., Stewart, G. W.
This effort was aimed at the development of new methods of using the high current carrying capability of the mercury cathode while at the same time attaining higher voltage holdoff than is possible...
INDUCTIVE STORAGE SWITCH STUDY. (1998)
Waniek,R. W., Furth,H. P., Fitzgerald,D. M., Givens,R. T., Chen,W.
The problems encountered when discharging an inductive storage device into a load are discussed in detail. Experiments with a switch using a liquid metal to solid metal contact resulted in electrode...