New multiplexed all solid state pulser for high power wide aperture kinetically enhanced copper vapor laser

A novel multiplexed scheme is demonstrated to combine two or more pulsed solid state pulsers of moderate capabilities. Pulse power supply comprising of two solid state pulsers of similar to 6 kW rating each in multiplexed mode with common magnetic pulse compression stage was demonstrated and optimized for operating with a wide aperture kinetically enhanced copper vapor laser. Using this new configuration, the multiplexed pulsed power supply was capable of operating efficiently at net repetition-rate of similar to 13 kHz, 12 kW (wall plug average power), 18-20 kV discharge voltage and pulse rise-time of similar to 80 ns. The laser under multiplexed configuration delivered un-interrupted output power of about similar to 80 W with scope of further increase in laser output power in excess of 100 W. (C) 2013 AIP Publishing LLC.