A simple high-voltage high current spark gap with subnanosecond jitter triggered by femtosecond laser filamentation

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We describe a simple, sturdy, and reliable spark gap operating with air at atmospheric pressure and able to switch currents in excess of 10 kA with sub-nanosecond jitter. The spark gap is remotely triggered by a femtosecond laser filament. © 2013 AIP Publishing LLC.

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Arantchouk, L., Houard, A., Brelet, Y., Carbonnel, J., Larour, J., André, Y. B., & Mysyrowicz, A. (2013). A simple high-voltage high current spark gap with subnanosecond jitter triggered by femtosecond laser filamentation. Applied Physics Letters, 102(16). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4802927

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