LOW-INDUCTION 12 kJ UNIVERSAL CAPACITOR MODULE.

A low-induction capacitor energy-storage module is described with an energy capacity of 112 kJ. When short circuited, the discharge period of the module is 6-8. 6 mu sec, depending upon the connection scheme employed. By using the module as a pulse source, it is possible to carry out experiments with loads permitting the following potential on the electrodes of the spark gap: plus or minus 110 kV, 0, plus 50 kV, 0, minus 50 kV; plus or minus 50 kV, 0. The operation of the discharger in parallel with a solid dielectric, which supplies the condenser module, is investigated. The error in synchronism in the operation of the dischargers can be reduced to less than equivalent to 100 nsec at discharge voltages up to 100 kV.