Published January 1993 | Version v1
Journal article

Nanosecond inductive energy storage pulsed power system using YBCO superconductor opening switches

  • 1. Univ. of Maryland, College Park, MD (United States). Dept. of Electrical Engineering

Description

There are two common types of energy storage systems: capacitive and inductive. The ratio of inductive to capacitive energy storage density can be as high as 25. The capacitive energy storage system requires large volume and high voltage while the inductive system can be much more compact and operate at relatively low voltage. Here, an inductive energy storage pulsed power system (IESPPS) using high Tc superconductor (HTS) opening switches, made of YBCO films, was successfully demonstrated. Nanosecond electrical pulses with a pulse compression ratio of 10 and a power gain of more than 40 were produced

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
IEEE Photonics Technology Letters
Journal Volume
5
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 109-111.
ISSN
1041-1135
CODEN
IPTLEL