Back-streaming ion beam measurements in a self magnetic pinch (SMP) electron diode

• Published in: 2015 IEEE International Conference on Plasma Sciences (ICOPS) p. 1
• Main Authors: Mazarakis, Michael G., Cordova, Steven R., Johnston, Mark D., Kiefer, Mark L., Leckbee, Joshua J., Nielsen, Dan S., Oliver, Bryan V., Renk, Timothy J., Webb, Timothy J., Ziska, Derek, Bennett, Nichelle, Droemer, Darryl W., Cignac, Raymond E., Obregon, Robert J., Smith, Chase C., Wilkins, Frank L., Welch, Dale R., Romero, Tobias M.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.05.2015
• Subjects: Adders; Anodes; Cathodes; Laboratories; Radiography; Transmission line measurements; Voltage measurement

Summary form only given. A self-magnetic pinch diode (SMP) is presently the electron diode of choice for high energy flash x-ray radiography utilizing pulsed power drivers. The Sandia National Laboratories RITS accelerator presently drives an SMP diode that generates small electron beam spots. RITS...