Bluhm H. Pulsed Power Systems. Principles and Applications 2006

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Symbols and Abbreviations.
The Essence of Pulsed Power l.
Static and Dynamic Breakdown Strength of Dielectric Materials.
Introduction.
Gases.
Liquids.
Solids.
Statistical Interpretation of Breakdown Strength Measurements 50.
Energy Storage.
Pulse Discharge Capacitors.
Marx Generators.
Inductive Energy Storage.
Rotors and Homopolar Generators.
Switches.
Closing Switches.
Opening Switches.
Pulse-Forming Networks.
Transmission Lines.
RLC Networks.
Circuit Simulation with LEITER.
Pulse Transmission and Transformation.
Self-Magnetic Insulation in Vacuum Lines.
Pulse Transformers.
High-Voltage Power Supplies.
Transformation Lines.
Power and Voltage Adding.
Adding of Power.
Voltage Adding.
Examples of Pulsed-Power Generators.
Single-Pulse Generators.
Repetitive Generators.
Diagnostics.
Electromagnetic-Field Sensors.
Current-Viewing Resistors (CVRs).
Current Measurements Based on the Faraday Effect.
Electric-Field Measurements Based on Electro-Optic Effects.
Magnetic Ion Energy Analysers.
Vacuum Voltage Monitors.
Applications of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields.
Pulsed Electric Fields.
Pulsed Magnetic Fields.
Intense Radiation Sources.
High-Power Pulsed Electron Beams.
High-Power Ion Beams.
Pulsed Discharges Through 5olid and Liquid Dielectrics.
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy.
Electroimpulse Destruction of Solid Dielectric Materials.
Industrial Applications.
References.
Index