Abstract
Pulse transformers often are employed in circuits which are used to trigger spark gaps. There are limitations in the use of this type of generator when a high degree of accuracy is desired. When operating light sources in conjunction with Kerr cell shutters, synchronization of the light source and shutter must be accomplished with a jitter of no more than a few millimicroseconds. Pulse requirements and spark gap conditions for millimicrosecond triggering are defined. Several transformerless trigger pulse generators are described. One of these has been used to trigger 50-kv spark gaps with jitter times as low as 2 mμsec. A number of techniques for synchronizing the firing of spark gaps are discussed and some uses of these techniques are given. Several methods for pulsing Kerr cells using accurately triggered spark gaps also are described.
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