[TCML] Using thyristor to dump energy in one half cycle?

[vatercox@xxxxxxx]

Dear List,
I am asking if it would be possible to use a thyristor or thyratron as the switching element in a TC if it could be arranged that all the energy in the primary cap would be "dumped" (i.e. the capacitor completely discharged) within one half-cycle of the oscillatory period. I am under the impression that thyratrons and thyristors (possibly excepting  hydrogen thyratrons) are in the main considered practically useless for TC  due a reputation for "slow" switching. Would some kind of "hard" switching -e.g. extended application of the gate current in an SCR after the primary cap had discharged- be able to accomplish this and if so would it be of any benefit?

Jolyon
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