Re: flash tubes

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• Subject: Re: flash tubes
• From: Scott Stephens <Scott2-at-mediaone-dot-net> (by way of Terry Fritz <twf-at-verinet-dot-com>)
• Date: Fri, 09 Apr 1999 22:47:43 -0600
• Approved: twf-at-verinet-dot-com

A long time ago I recommended trying High Pressure Sodium bulbs. They come
in continous power levels 35 past 500 watts. They are available at your
hardware store. EG&G web site has derating info that may be applicable for
our pulsed-power application, in their web site thyratron tube tutorial.

I was told, IIRC (check the list archive), the electrodes would probably
burn up, and the quench time would be very long. But they would have a high
breakdown voltage (>10KV?), low resistance (good Q) and high power
capability. If you want to try it out, I can make some suggestions.

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