A Novel Strategy for Enhancing Performance of Rectangular Pulse Generators: Simulation and Optimization of Blumlein Pulse Forming Networks
This paper presents a novel strategy to enhance the performance of rectangular pulse generators by simulating and optimizing Blumlein pulse forming networks (PFNs). The proposed approach imitates the Blumlein transmission line structure and synthesis methods of an LC ladder network to set up Blumlei...
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| description | This paper presents a novel strategy to enhance the performance of rectangular pulse generators by simulating and optimizing Blumlein pulse forming networks (PFNs). The proposed approach imitates the Blumlein transmission line structure and synthesis methods of an LC ladder network to set up Blumlein PFNs as a series of inductor and capacitor combinations, initially. Subsequently, an optimization design algorithm is utilized to derive the optimal device parameters. The effectiveness of this strategy is demonstrated through simulations, which reveal significant improvements in output pulse characteristics such as flat top, pulse width, and peak power. The optimized Blumlein PFNs exhibit better performance compared to traditional PFNs, making them a promising solution for boosting the functionality and efficiency of rectangular pulse generators. This research contributes to the development of advanced pulse generation techniques and can be applied across various fields, including high-power microwave, laser, radar, X-ray and high-voltage testing equipment. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5fbb1af38d1347658e9f2765c64eb8ea2025-08-20T03:16:57ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362025-01-0113578785788510.1109/ACCESS.2024.342007110574532A Novel Strategy for Enhancing Performance of Rectangular Pulse Generators: Simulation and Optimization of Blumlein Pulse Forming NetworksChuanwei Wang0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4883-7179Hongtao Li1Jinshui Xiao2Key Laboratory of Pulsed Power, Institute of Fluid Physics, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang, ChinaKey Laboratory of Pulsed Power, Institute of Fluid Physics, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang, ChinaKey Laboratory of Pulsed Power, Institute of Fluid Physics, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang, ChinaThis paper presents a novel strategy to enhance the performance of rectangular pulse generators by simulating and optimizing Blumlein pulse forming networks (PFNs). The proposed approach imitates the Blumlein transmission line structure and synthesis methods of an LC ladder network to set up Blumlein PFNs as a series of inductor and capacitor combinations, initially. Subsequently, an optimization design algorithm is utilized to derive the optimal device parameters. The effectiveness of this strategy is demonstrated through simulations, which reveal significant improvements in output pulse characteristics such as flat top, pulse width, and peak power. The optimized Blumlein PFNs exhibit better performance compared to traditional PFNs, making them a promising solution for boosting the functionality and efficiency of rectangular pulse generators. This research contributes to the development of advanced pulse generation techniques and can be applied across various fields, including high-power microwave, laser, radar, X-ray and high-voltage testing equipment.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10574532/Blumlein PFNsrectangular pulseoptimization methodflat top with small ripples |
| spellingShingle | Chuanwei Wang Hongtao Li Jinshui Xiao A Novel Strategy for Enhancing Performance of Rectangular Pulse Generators: Simulation and Optimization of Blumlein Pulse Forming Networks IEEE Access Blumlein PFNs rectangular pulse optimization method flat top with small ripples |
| title | A Novel Strategy for Enhancing Performance of Rectangular Pulse Generators: Simulation and Optimization of Blumlein Pulse Forming Networks |
| title_full | A Novel Strategy for Enhancing Performance of Rectangular Pulse Generators: Simulation and Optimization of Blumlein Pulse Forming Networks |
| title_fullStr | A Novel Strategy for Enhancing Performance of Rectangular Pulse Generators: Simulation and Optimization of Blumlein Pulse Forming Networks |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Novel Strategy for Enhancing Performance of Rectangular Pulse Generators: Simulation and Optimization of Blumlein Pulse Forming Networks |
| title_short | A Novel Strategy for Enhancing Performance of Rectangular Pulse Generators: Simulation and Optimization of Blumlein Pulse Forming Networks |
| title_sort | novel strategy for enhancing performance of rectangular pulse generators simulation and optimization of blumlein pulse forming networks |
| topic | Blumlein PFNs rectangular pulse optimization method flat top with small ripples |
| url | https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10574532/ |
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