Marx generator
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A Marx generator is a high-voltage pulse generator that charges multiple capacitors in parallel and then rapidly connects them in series to produce a short, very high-voltage output pulse.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
electrical circuit
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high-voltage pulse generator ⓘ |
| canReach | megavolt-range output voltages ⓘ |
| hasAdvantage |
allows generation of very high voltages from lower-voltage supplies
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relatively simple construction ⓘ |
| hasComponentRole |
capacitors store electrical energy
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charging resistors limit charging current ⓘ spark gaps act as switches during discharge ⓘ |
| hasConfiguration |
capacitors charged in parallel
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capacitors discharged in series ⓘ |
| hasDisadvantage |
electromagnetic interference generation
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limited repetition rate ⓘ mechanical wear of spark gaps ⓘ |
| hasFunction | generate short high-voltage pulses ⓘ |
| hasOutputCharacteristic |
fast rise time
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high peak power ⓘ low duty cycle ⓘ |
| hasPrinciple | capacitors charged in parallel and discharged in series ⓘ |
| hasVariant |
coaxial Marx generator
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solid-state Marx generator ⓘ water-dielectric Marx generator NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Erwin Otto Marx NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operatesIn | pulsed mode ⓘ |
| produces |
high-voltage output pulse
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short-duration pulse ⓘ |
| requires |
adequate safety clearances
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careful insulation design ⓘ |
| safetyConcern |
risk of electric shock
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risk of flashover and arcing ⓘ strong electromagnetic pulses ⓘ |
| typicalUse |
high-voltage laboratory demonstrations
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impulse testing of high-voltage equipment ⓘ insulation breakdown testing ⓘ lightning impulse simulation ⓘ plasma generation experiments ⓘ pulsed power research ⓘ |
| usedInField |
electromagnetic compatibility testing
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high-voltage engineering ⓘ particle accelerator technology ⓘ plasma physics ⓘ pulsed power technology ⓘ |
| usesComponent |
capacitor
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charging resistor ⓘ resistor ⓘ spark gap switch ⓘ triggering circuit ⓘ |
| usesMedium |
air as spark gap dielectric
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sometimes pressurized gas as spark gap dielectric ⓘ |
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