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Gaseous Discharges and Their Applications as High Power Plasma Switches


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dc.contributor.advisorKirkici, Hulya
dc.contributor.advisorRiggs, Lloyden_US
dc.contributor.advisorRoppel, Thaddeusen_US
dc.contributor.authorSozer, Esinen_US
dc.date.accessioned2008-09-09T22:34:32Z
dc.date.available2008-09-09T22:34:32Z
dc.date.issued2008-05-15en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10415/1073
dc.description.abstractToday’s pulsed power technology requires compact systems for both military and civilian applications, leading to increased demand for research in compact system components. High power switches are one of the fundamental components of all pulsed power systems. Although reliable compact solid-state switches are being reported, their peak energy capabilities are still not sufficient for some high power applications. Therefore, triggered plasma switches with low maintenance and compact design requirements are one of the key research areas. This thesis is a report on gaseous discharges and breakdown processes which are the underlying phenomena in the operation of high power plasma switches and investigation of a possible triggering mechanism for a compact design.en_US
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.subjectElectrical and Computer Engineeringen_US
dc.titleGaseous Discharges and Their Applications as High Power Plasma Switchesen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.embargo.lengthNO_RESTRICTIONen_US
dc.embargo.statusNOT_EMBARGOEDen_US

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