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Repeatable Ultra-Fast Low Jitter Spark Gap

Technology Benefits
10-100x thinner than atmospheric/gas switchesFast response timeGreater charge carrier densityHigh repeatability with low jitter
Technology Application
Pulsed lasersRailgun devicesNuclear fusion pulsed power plantsSpark plugs
Detailed Technology Description
Researchers at UCLA have developed a spark gap using a “cassette” of high dielectric material for pulsed laser applications. The spark gap is 10-100x thinner than atmospheric/gas switches, has a fast response time, and creates greater charge carrier density while retaining the repeatability of vacuum tube switches. Rep rates in excess of 10 Hz are expected.
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Background

Atmospheric spark gaps can rapidly switch to high voltages and currents for certain pulsed power applications, including pulsed lasers. Current spark gap limitations include long response times, timing jitters, and large physical space requirements. Triggered vacuum tubes and dielectric breakdown have addressed these limitations but these technologies are expensive or have short lifetimes.


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Tech ID/UC Case

28909/2017-394-0


Related Cases

2017-394-0
*Abstract
UCLA researchers in the Department of Physics have developed a spark gap using a high dielectric material for pulsed laser applications.
*Principal Investigator

Name: Nathan Majernik

Department:

Country/Region
USA

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