Pulsed Power Generators play a critical role in producing nanosecond-range bursts of pulses for various applications like plasma generation, water treatment, medical procedures, rock fragmentation, and industrial uses. However, designing these generators has long been challenged by the presence of stray elements such as capacitance and inductance, which can impact practical results. Past simulation tools have struggled to accurately predict these effects due to their reliance on specific geometries.

Fortunately, with tools like CST MWS now available, it's possible to comprehensively characterize pulsed power generators by simulating 3D geometry, allowing for easy consideration of all stray elements. In our recent work, we simulated a 12-stage coaxial Marx generator using CST MWS in 3D. We employed a field circuit co-simulation approach, combining CST Microwave Studio and Design Studio for this purpose. The practical results closely align with our co-simulation findings, underscoring the authenticity and reliability of SIMULIA CST simulations.  

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