High Voltage Amplifier Designs for Penning and Radio-Frequency Traps

摘要

Two economical designs for high voltage amplifiers are described, and the performance of constructed units is characterized. The first amplifier is based on a design originating from the non-neutral plasma group at UC San Diego, and is useful for driving capacitive loads such as the containment rings of Penning traps. The second is based on a design published by the Jones group of the University of Utah Chemistry Department, and is designed to power radio-frequency (rf) guides and traps. Complete design specifications including schematics, PC board files and circuit simulation inputs are available for those interested in building either amplifier.