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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-01-06 | - |
| 2027-01-06 | - |
Program Overview
A Short Course in Pulsed Power
Course Overview
The course is designed for Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Physicists, and any other professionals who are involved in the work of pulsed power and power electronics (P3E). In this course, you will be introduced to the basics of pulsed power technology.
This course will be presented in a lecture format by the faculty and research members of the Center for Pulsed Power and Power Electronics at Texas Tech University.
Course Topics
The following topics will be covered in the course:
- Introduction to Pulsed Power
- Basic Circuits
- Electromagnetic Field Theory
- High Voltage Breakdown and Physics
- Charging Power Supplies
- Electromagnetic Field Simulations
- Solid State Switching
- High Power Vacuum and Gas Switches
- Pulse Generation
- Voltage Multipliers
- Diagnostics
- Grounding, Shielding, and Safety
- Computer Simulations
- Compact and Explosive Pulsed Power
- Applications
Each topic will be covered in a 1-3 hour lecture format.
Course Schedule
The course will take place from January 6th to 8th, 2026, on Tuesday through Thursday.
Accommodation
Hotel information is available for attendees:
Overton Hotel
Located at 2322 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, Texas 79401. A special rate of $132 plus taxes/fees is available for both standard king and double queen rooms. The group rate is available until December 22, 2025. Please note that the property charges parking fees.
Hyatt Place
Located at 2309 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, TX 79401. A group rate of $99 per night plus taxes/fees is available. The group rate is available until December 5, 2025. Please note that the property charges for parking.
Woodrow House B&B
Located at th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79410. A special event rate of $107.00 is available for regular rooms in the main house. No suites are included in this rate.
Location
The course will be held at Texas Tech University. The McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center parking lot is accessible from University Avenue at the light on 17th street.
