Note: Miniature 120-KV Autonomous Generator Based on Transverse Shock-Wave Depolarization of Pb(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O₃ Ferroelectrics

Author

S. I. Shkuratov
Jason Baird, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
E. F. Talantsev

Abstract

The design of autonomous ultrahigh-voltage generators with no moving metallic parts based on transverse explosive shock wave depolarization of Pb(Zr_0.52Ti_0.48)O₃ (PZT 5248) poled ferroelectrics was explored and studied. It follows from experimental results that the output voltage produced by the shock-wave ferroelectric generators (FEGs) is directly proportional to the number of PZT 5248 elements connected in series. It was demonstrated that miniature FEGs (volume less than 180 cm³) were capable of reliably producing output voltage pulses with amplitudes exceeding 120 kV which is the record reported in open literature.

Recommended Citation

S. I. Shkuratov et al., "Note: Miniature 120-KV Autonomous Generator Based on Transverse Shock-Wave Depolarization of Pb(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O₃ Ferroelectrics," Review of Scientific Instruments, vol. 82, American Institute of Physics (AIP), Aug 2011.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3625276

Department(s)

Mining Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Electrical Generators; Ferroelectric Materials; Lead Compounds; Sock Wave Effects

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0034-6748

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Final Version

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2011 American Institute of Physics (AIP), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

18 Aug 2011