Model of a 5-MA Linear-Transformer-Driver Accelerator: Comparison of MITL Performance for Bremsstrahlung Electron Beam Diodes and Z-Pinch Loads

Figure 10

Time history of the electron flow currents in each segment of A-level MITL (CRT load). (a) d₀ = 5 mm and R_{load_A} = 0.59 Ω. (b) d₀ = 6 mm and R_{load_A} = 0.78 Ω. (c) d₀ = 7 mm and R_{load_A} = 0.98 Ω. (d) d₀ = 8 mm and R_{load_A} = 1.20 Ω.

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