Table 2.
Maximum achievable parameters of high power pulse generation and forming systems—comparison of the compact technologies and state of the art.
| Pulse generation technology | Pulse forming technology | Max. overvoltage1 [kV] | Generated pulse power1 [MW] | Pulse equivalent energy [kJ] | Estimated equivalent power density [GW/m3] | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marx generator | – | 200 ÷ 500 | < 3000 | 0.01 ÷ 1 | < 10 | 15,17 |
| Marx generator | Blumlein line | 400 ÷ 600 | < 6000 | 0.1 ÷ 1 | < 25 | 11,51 |
| FCG | – | < < 100 | 1000 ÷ 10,000 | 5 ÷ 30 | < 600 | 25,30,52 |
| FCG | Electro-explosive FF | 200 ÷ 400 | 5000 ÷ 30,000 | 5 ÷ 30 | < 1200 | 27,30–32 |
| Pulse capacitors | Electro-explosive FF | 150 ÷ 400 | < 5000 | 0.1 ÷ 10 | < 20 | 30,33,53,54 |
| Pulse capacitors | TSFF | 700 ÷ 800 and more | ~ 15,000 | 1 ÷ 10 | > 60 | This work |
1Defined as the absolute maximum values of the generated pulse at the optimal load (Marx generators) or without load (in the case of FF technology).