Transformative Pulsed Power Science and Technology

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Abstract:

This study has focused on advanced concepts for generating high peak power, low energy, nanosecond time-scale pulses, and demonstrating that nanosecond pulsed power is an enabling technology. The project has also supported transitions of nanosecond pulsed power to important applications. Single, repetitive, andor highly repetitive bursts of high peak power pulses can enable andor enhance physical processes. Applications include combustion, compact, portable pulsed power generators, plasma-based accelerators, and bioelectric applications including basic studies of fundamental bioelectric processes, and useful therapies including cancer. Technology transfers include the initiation of two new companies Transient Plasma Systems TPS, started by students inspired by and supported by AFOSR supported research, and another new venture under development for medical applications including skin disease therapies. TPS is a US-based company to produce these nanosecond pulse generators, which are now available to the DoD for applications including ignition and flow control, and the company is now and for the future a valuable DoD asset, and another new venture under development for medical applications including skin disease therapies. The archival record includes 9 patents, 35 refereed papers, and 13 conference papers.

Author(s):
Gundersen, Martin A.
Author Organization(s):
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
Descriptive Note:
Final performance rept. 13 Sep 2009-14 Sep 2014
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. DOI: 10.21236/ADA618724
Pagination:
0013

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
FA9550-09-1-0458
Monitor Series:
AFOSR/VA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5_Command and Control
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*PLASMAS(PHYSICS), IGNITION, NANOSECOND TIME, PEAK POWER, PULSE GENERATORS, PULSES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Plasma Physics and Magnetohydrodynamics, Combustion and Ignition
Keyword(s):
PULSED POWER, NANOSECOND PULSED POWER
Report Date:
2014 Dec 16
Creation Date:
2015 Jul 29