Development of Compact Pulsed Power Generator for Improvement of Mushroom Yield

Abstract

Compact pulsed power generator was developed to improve a mushroom yield and was evaluated in effect on the yield. To reduce the high-voltage generator size, Cockcroft-Walton circuit was employed. The pulsed power generator consisted of rechargeable dry cells, control unit, transformer, Cockcroft-Walton circuit, 2 m-length coaxial cable and gap switch. The maximum output voltage of the generator was 100 kV with several microseconds in pulse width. The weight of the generator was several kg which was capable of carrying the generator on farmer's shoulder.