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Teledyne e2v Pulsed Thyratrons

Industry-standard switching hardware enabling precise pulsed discharges in high-energy physics.

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01 Definition

High-reliability, gas-filled switching tubes manufactured by Teledyne e2v for fast, high-voltage pulsed power applications.

02 Detailed_Analysis

Teledyne e2v high-power pulsed thyratrons are specialized hydrogen- and deuterium-filled ceramic-metal electron tubes designed for high-voltage, high-current pulse switching. Widely utilized in linear accelerators, pulsed radar, and experimental plasma devices, these thyratrons deliver precise sub-nanosecond jitter, hold-off voltages reaching over 100 kV, and peak current ratings of tens of kiloamperes with rapid recovery times.

03 Key_Facts

  • Ceramic-metal hydrogen/deuterium gas discharge switches
  • Capable of switching >100 kV hold-off voltages with sub-nanosecond jitter
  • Critical components in military radar, accelerators, and pulsed plasma systems

04 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

Intelligence asset in the High-Power Switching.

Entity Type: Concept — Teledyne e2v (High-Power Pulsed Thyratrons) is a technical concept or theoretical framework.

06 Related_Terms (2)

07 Related_Entities (11)

08 Timeline_Mentions (10)

1960s

Pulsed Power Technology Growth

Pulsed power technology begins rapid development, supported by the Atomic Energy Commission and Defense Nuclear Agency for radiation source testing.

fusion-physics
1979

MAGO project begins at VNIIEF (Russian nuclear weapons lab)

Russian MTF program at weapons lab. Communist Party decree. Same dual-use pattern as US.

defense-programs
1981-08-19

Russia A-60 airborne laser first flight

The Beriev A-60 airborne laser laboratory made its first flight. Based on the Il-76MD transport, it carried a 1MW-class CW laser for ASAT operations. The A-60 is the foreign equivalent of the US ABL Y

Directed Energy
1991

Krasik Emigrates to Israel

Professor Yakov Krasik moves from the Soviet Union to the Weizmann Institute of Science, facilitating the transfer of Soviet pulsed power expertise to the West.

personnel
1992

Joint US-Russian MAGO MTF collaboration begins

LANL and VNIIEF begin joint magnetized target fusion experiments using explosive pulsed power.

international-programs
1994

Joint US-Russian MAGO MTF experiment begins

LANL-VNIIEF joint magnetized target fusion experiment using explosive pulsed power.

fusion-research
1997

Technion P4 Laboratory Established

Professor Krasik establishes the Plasma and Pulsed Power (P4) Laboratory at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.

fusion-physics
2000

Atlas Pulsed Power Facility Commissioned

Atlas commissioned at LANL. Received Shiva Star technology (capacitors, rail-gap switches). Supports SSP. Turchi liner experiments. Later relocated to Nevada Test Site.

Classified Programs
2017

HEPPC Development

General Atomics announces the High Energy Pulsed Power Container (HEPPC), doubling energy density via world-record capacitors.

fusion-physics
2019

IEEE Pulsed Power and Plasma Science Conference

Global conference held in Orlando, Florida, featuring sessions on computational plasma physics and pulsed power applications.

fusion-physics
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09 FAQ

What is Teledyne e2v Pulsed Thyratrons?
High-reliability, gas-filled switching tubes manufactured by Teledyne e2v for fast, high-voltage pulsed power applications.
Why does Teledyne e2v Pulsed Thyratrons matter?
Industry-standard switching hardware enabling precise pulsed discharges in high-energy physics.
How does Teledyne e2v Pulsed Thyratrons relate to other concepts?
Teledyne e2v Pulsed Thyratrons is closely related to High-Power Switching, Pulsed Power. These relationships are documented in the research glossary and cross-referenced with primary source documents.
When did Teledyne e2v Pulsed Thyratrons appear in the research timeline?
Teledyne e2v Pulsed Thyratrons is referenced in 10 timeline events, including "Pulsed Power Technology Growth" (1960s). The timeline provides chronological context for the development and application of this concept.
Which entities are associated with Teledyne e2v Pulsed Thyratrons?
11 entities are associated with Teledyne e2v Pulsed Thyratrons in the network graph, including General Atomics EMS, Teledyne e2v, Sandia National Laboratories. Explore the network graph for full relationship mapping.
Is there a detailed dossier for Teledyne e2v Pulsed Thyratrons?
Yes, Teledyne e2v Pulsed Thyratrons has a comprehensive intelligence dossier with deep dive analysis, source documents, and network connections. View the full dossier for complete intelligence assessment.

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