Thanks guys ; this discussion has turned out way more interesting than I expected. I have taken a look at all the links that were posted -- including this patent by Correa, which reminds me alot of Moray upon first glance.
@ramset
Thanks for the info on electron secondary emission . There are alot of processes in nature that are 'OU'. The question are 1) What is the simplest , cheapest, most replicable OU device we can make to prove COP>1 (a selfrunner essentially -- no solar panels!
, and 2) What is the simplest, cheapest, most replicable OU device we can make that produces usable levels of power?
@groundloop
Thanks. After looking at what's involved in creating a tube DC signal amp, I think I will stick with solid-state!
@humbugger
Thanks for the technical advice Humbugger. After doing more research, I don't think tubes are appropriate for my application (since my signal is DC instead of AC). Also I could potentially have large output capacitance.
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I think what I'm going to have to do is use the DRF1200A integrated MOSFET and driver.
DRF1200 MOSFET/driver hybrid
The DRF1200 MOSFET driver hybrid. This hybrid includes a high power gate driver and
the power MOSFET. It was designed to provide the system designer increased flexibility
and lowered cost over a non-integrated solution
DRIVER FEATURES
• Switching Frequency: DC TO 30MHz
• Low Pulse Width Distortion
• Single Power Supply
• 3V CMOS Schmitt Trigger Input 1V
Hysteresis
• Drivers > 3nF
MOSFET FEATURES
• Switching Frequency: DC TO 30MHz
• Switching Speed 3-4ns
• BVds = 1kV
• Ids = 13A avg.
• Rds(on) ≤ 1 Ohm
• PD = 350W
http://www.microsemi.com/datasheets/DRF1200_A.pdfBy the way, when I say '1ns rise/fall time' I mean that as a goal. I've found that you usually end up with about 10x less than what you shoot for when all is said and done (high-speed buffers, etc). If I get 10-20ns rise time/fall time overall I'll be happy.
I haven't decided what I'll use as the PWM signal generator...function generator chips do not have the level of performance and control I need (sub-500ns PWM, <10% duty cycle, phase lock). I think I'll probably use an Arduino (Atmel AtmegXX) with custom programed interrupts in C -- or perhaps even something faster like an ARM or Intel Single-Board Computer. I want the ability to switch and amplify 500ns duration pulses with a resolution of 50ns or better, and amplify these pulses to around 100V or more.
I also want to be able create three or four lines of sync'd pulses with variable phase between them (0 - 360 degrees), the possibility of keeping the frequency the same across all signal generators -- or making them harmonic multiples , f*2, f*4 etc -- yet low duty cycle. The output will be a coil, either connected or unconnected (floating).
In case you haven't figured it out from the above, I'm basically copying the Bob Boyce TPU. I think between the documents I already posted (Bob_Boyce_TPU.pdf) and this document:
http://www.econologie.info/share/partager/1224169776fEjVNG.pdfI have enough information to replicate Boyce's OU setup. The only thing I'm concerned with now is experimenting in my room or office in case the whole setup burns up from inducing a scalar flux in the toroid. I might rent some lab space.
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