Fig. 1. Schematic diagram of the field distortion switch

Fig. 2. Nanosecond pulse power supply circuit set up with the field distortion switch

Fig. 3. Voltage waveforms of the switch's electrodes and load for maximum operating voltage at 500 Hz

Fig. 4. Voltage range for stable operation of the switch at different repetition frequencies

Fig. 5. Waveforms of trigger pulse and load pulse when the switch breaks down