Reply To: NIMBY FUD
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andrewmdodsonI would be interested in doing a study of the properties of gas discharge switches operating in parallel. I do not know the details of the Raytheon devices. Can someone please get me up to speed on this?
I am an electrical engineer and I know that pulsed fusion needs pulsed power switches. How would you recommend I best contribute? My professor is willing to help me with the writing of a grant and the university already has the required credentials to sign up for this program.
As per the attached paper, a laser triggered Surface-Discharge switch seems most appropriate for this application. What would an appropriate research into the operating characteristic of these devices need to investigate?
I could imagine using a hot cathode to provide an electron beam that is swept from the anode to the cathode of the discharge switch instead of a laser to induce a conductive channel.
Honestly I am just a systems engineer but I am very motivated about the focus fusion and want to contribute. Please help me make your dream my dream. I am wide open to suggestions.