General engineering model for linear and nonlinear photoconductive switches

Mark K. Browder; William C. Nunnally

doi:10.1117/12.146548

9 June 1993 General engineering model for linear and nonlinear photoconductive switches

Mark K. Browder, William C. Nunnally

Proceedings Volume 1873, Optically Activated Switching III; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.146548
Event: OE/LASE'93: Optics, Electro-Optics, and Laser Applications in Scienceand Engineering, 1993, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

A general microcomputer based engineering model for high voltage photoconductive switch operation in the linear mode (closure by high photon flux) and nonlinear mode (closure by low photon flux) has been devised and implemented. The engineering model has been used to predict nonlinear photoconductive switch closure times with reasonable accuracy. Using an interactive graphics 'shell' the model is being used to search for an improved switch design through the use of selective doping distributions. This paper presents an overview of the model and some simulated data results.

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Mark K. Browder and William C. Nunnally "General engineering model for linear and nonlinear photoconductive switches", Proc. SPIE 1873, Optically Activated Switching III, (9 June 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.146548

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