Engineering topics
Hutsel, Brian
Publications and source records attributed to Hutsel, Brian.
High Energy Density Physics at the Next Generation Pulsed Power Facility.
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Assessing the effect of in-situ plasma cleaning on electrode plasma formation in a 650-kA MITL.
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Plasma formation from micron-scale defects on ultra-pure aluminum rods.
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Controlling the explosion of a high-current-density conductor through the addition of micron-scale surface defects.
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Observation of the initiation and evolution of flashover in auto-magnetizing liner experiments.
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Investigating Volumetric Inclusions of Semiconductor Materials to Improve Flashover Resistance in Dielectrics.
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3D Electromagnetic Simulations of the Saturn Waterline Through the Vacuum Region.
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Power flow simulations of the Saturn accelerator using 1D multi-mode transmission line models.
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Novel subnanosecond rise, flattop, 100 kV high voltage pulse generator (ASAP-LDRD-22-0122)
We looked to build a new type of 100 kV pulse generator that we hope will avoid many of the problems seen with other commercially available pulse generators. We looked to exploit recent improvements in both lasers and solid-state pulse charge units along with an alternative triggering layout to build something new. For the pulse charging unit, we collaborated with Texas Tech to leverage their knowledge and expertise in pulse transformers and solid-state switching. The final result of the LDRD looks promising. Texas Tech was able to build a pulse charge unit that meets our specifications regarding output, and we were able to integrate it with a switch and a laser to create a device that meets the goals of the LDRD. There is still much work to do to advance the design further and improve reliability, but the proto-type design satisfies the goals we set for this LDRD.
Using engineered defects to explore 3D feedback processes in current-driven metal.
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Developing an extended convolute post to drive an X-pinch for radiography at the Z facility.
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Three-dimensional magnetohydrodynamic modeling of auto-magnetizing liner implosions.
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