NET II simulation of a pulse forming line (PFL) with spark gap and load

In this paper, the authors report on the NET II simulation. The purpose of this NET II simulation is to understand the operation of a spark gap switch in series with a resistive liquid load at the output of a pulse forming line (PFL), fed by a specified power supply. A series of runs simulated a shorted spark gap at the output of a PFL fed by a Marx generator. Comparing results with experimental data, it was inferred that the load resistance is less than the PFL's impedance, and with considerable inductance. The authors seek a load inductance as close to zero as possible