High Energy Density Capacitors for X-ray Simulators

This proposal utilizes our experience with the design and use of high energy density pulsed capacitors to demonstrate the feasibility of high energy density metallized film capacitors that meets the requirements for an x-ray simulator capacitors. This work extends our success with designing high energy density capacitors for other high current pulsed discharge applications by trading off energy density with lifetime and current delivery capability. One approach utilizes a direct extension of pulsed capacitor designs we have already demonstrated, while a second approach utilizes an innovative metallization technique to improve current carrying capability. Based on test results and cost estimates, we will design and test a full-scale capacitor for x-ray simulator applications in Phase II.