title: Multichannel, high-energy railgap switch.
abstract: A low-inductance, multichannel railgap switch has been developed which is capable of switching 20 kJ at 500 kA. The switch has low jitter, a wide operating voltage range and low electrode erosion rate.
authors.affiliation: Nuclear Engineering Department, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Neil
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Post