An Electric Eel-inspired Marx Pulse Generator for Underwater Security Virtual Fencing : The design of an electric eel-inspired pulse generator

This paper presents the design of a Marx pulse generator for underwater security applications, inspired by the effectiveness of the electric eel's pulse discharge form on biological neural function. The research begins with an in-depth analysis of the electric organ discharge (EOD) mechanism of electric eels, revealing similarities to the fundamental principles of Marx pulse generators, particularly in the parallel charging and series discharging processes of energy storage elements. Building upon this discovery, the study constructs a circuit topology for a Marx pulse generator intended for biological neural stimulation, modeled after the discharge mechanism of electric eels. Subsequently, an experimental platform is established to conduct biological neural stimulation experiments mimicking the electric eel's pulse discharge. Experimental results demonstrate that the pulses generated by this Marx pulse generator exhibit significant efficacy in stimulating underwater biological muscle tissue, capable of eliciting a range of biological responses, from mild muscle contraction to complete neuromuscular control, depending on the pulse intensity.