In this paper, the results of tests on a 0.76-TW linear transformer driver (LTD) module for Z-pinch research are presented for the first time. Ten LTD cavities, each generating a 1-MA/90-kV pulse on a matched load, were connected in series with a magnetically insulated voltage adder to drive the e-beam diode. Three inner stalks with different radii were tested, and the results indicate that the output parameters of the ten cavities are sensitive to the cathode radii. As an intermediate step, a high-current pulse with 832 kV/912 kA/130 ns was obtained on the e-beam diode. To date, this is the maximum power generated directly by a fast LTD with mega-ampere current output.

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用于 Z-pinch 研究的 760-GW 线性变压器驱动器模块的初步结果

在本文中，首次介绍了对用于 Z-pinch 研究的 0.76-TW 线性变压器驱动器 (LTD) 模块的测试结果。十个 LTD 腔，每个腔在匹配负载上产生 1-MA/90-kV 脉冲，与磁绝缘电压加法器串联以驱动电子束二极管。测试了三个不同半径的内杆，结果表明十个腔的输出参数对阴极半径敏感。作为中间步骤，在电子束二极管上获得了 832 kV/912 kA/130 ns 的高电流脉冲。迄今为止，这是具有兆安电流输出的快速 LTD 直接产生的最大功率。