A compact nanosecond pulse generator for x-ray radiographies.

A compact nanosecond pulse generator was developed, aiming at producing high-energy flash x rays with a long lifetime. The generator was designed on the basis of a 0.67-ns pulse forming line (PFL), which is charged to ∼700 kV by an air core Tesla transformer and switched by a fast spark gap.

300 kV/6 mA integrated Cockcroft-Walton high voltage power supply for a compact neutron generator.

A high voltage power supply system for a compact neutron generator is developed. A four-stage symmetrical Cockcroft-Walton voltage multiplier circuit is adopted to produce 300 kV direct current high voltage. A two-stage 360 kV isolation transformer system is used to drive the ion source power supply.

A free-standing thin foil bolometer for measuring soft x-ray fluence.

A free-standing thin foil bolometer for measuring soft x-ray fluence in z-pinch experiments is developed. For the first time, we present the determination of its sensitivity by different methods. The results showed great consistency for the different methods, which confirms the validity of the sensitivity and provides confidence for its application in z-pinch experiments.