Abstract
We have made photonic measurements to assess the performance of a bipolar Marx generator. Measurements of the switch-closing sequence were made with a high-speed multichannel data recorder using fiber optics to monitor the light produced by each switch closure. Experience gained during this research coupled with computer simulations has led to a fundamental understanding of the operation of these multistage devices. As a result of this research, significant improvement in erection time jitter has been realized. Erection time jitter has been measured as low as 2.6 ns for a 3.2-MV, 16-stage PBFA-I Marx generator. Photonic data are presented from this research program, along with a discussion on the use of computer simulations and photonic measurements in designing low-jitter Marx generators.
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