Pulserad 445w, a Compact High-Power Beam Generator

A 0.7 TW, 50 kJ, 5 ohm water dielectric beam generator, Pulserad 445W is described. A convertible output line allows efficient operation for 1-8 ohm load impedance. Reliable operation was achieved in accordance with equivalent circuit predictions, and magnetic insulation of the vacuum transmission line was in accordance with the parapotential model.