Usage of mechanically switching devices for HV electrostatic elements of beam optics

Abstract

We are considering usage of gas-filled mechanical relays-Kilovacs and Gigavacs- for power supply of HV electrical dipoles, quadrupoles etc., where even a time dependent regime required. One can expect the physical switching time on few nanosecond level with such devices operating up to 70kV with currents~50A.

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