Introduction to explosive magnetic flux compression generators

in Russia. The inside-out coaxial FCG is shown to be suitable, both for the very high current applications and for anticipated future Trailmaster concepts. Based upon this analysis and results reported in the Russian literature, the inside-out coaxial FCG is more suitable than the disk FCG for the high-current applications considered, and the two are roughly equivalent when applied to lower-current Trailmaster concepts. The outside-in coaxial FCG is unsuitable for either application because of its limited current-carrying capability and the large investment required for initial development.