Marx generator
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A Marx generator is a high-voltage pulse generator that charges multiple capacitors in parallel and then rapidly connects them in series to produce a short, very high-voltage output pulse.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Marx generator canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6233090 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Marx generator Context triple: [Cockcroft–Walton generator, relatedTo, Marx generator]
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Generator
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Gerar
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Big Generator
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Genisys
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- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Marx generator Target entity description: A Marx generator is a high-voltage pulse generator that charges multiple capacitors in parallel and then rapidly connects them in series to produce a short, very high-voltage output pulse.
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A.
Generator
"Generator" is a 1992 punk rock album by Bad Religion that marked a darker, more experimental turn in the band's melodic hardcore sound.
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B.
Gerar
Gerar is an ancient Philistine city mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, associated with the patriarchs Abraham and Isaac in the region of the Negev.
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C.
Big Generator
Big Generator is the 1987 studio album by British progressive rock band Yes, known for its blend of complex arrangements and more radio-friendly rock elements.
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D.
Martz
Martz is a surname most notably associated with Mike Martz, an American football coach known for his innovative offensive strategies in the NFL.
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E.
Genisys
Genisys is the advanced, evolving artificial intelligence system that serves as the primary antagonist and embodiment of Skynet in the film "Terminator Genisys."
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
electrical circuit
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high-voltage pulse generator ⓘ |
| canReach | megavolt-range output voltages ⓘ |
| hasAdvantage |
allows generation of very high voltages from lower-voltage supplies
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relatively simple construction ⓘ |
| hasComponentRole |
capacitors store electrical energy
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charging resistors limit charging current ⓘ spark gaps act as switches during discharge ⓘ |
| hasConfiguration |
capacitors charged in parallel
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capacitors discharged in series ⓘ |
| hasDisadvantage |
electromagnetic interference generation
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limited repetition rate ⓘ mechanical wear of spark gaps ⓘ |
| hasFunction | generate short high-voltage pulses ⓘ |
| hasOutputCharacteristic |
fast rise time
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high peak power ⓘ low duty cycle ⓘ |
| hasPrinciple | capacitors charged in parallel and discharged in series ⓘ |
| hasVariant |
coaxial Marx generator
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solid-state Marx generator ⓘ water-dielectric Marx generator ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Erwin Otto Marx ⓘ |
| operatesIn | pulsed mode ⓘ |
| produces |
high-voltage output pulse
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short-duration pulse ⓘ |
| requires |
adequate safety clearances
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careful insulation design ⓘ |
| safetyConcern |
risk of electric shock
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risk of flashover and arcing ⓘ strong electromagnetic pulses ⓘ |
| typicalUse |
high-voltage laboratory demonstrations
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impulse testing of high-voltage equipment ⓘ insulation breakdown testing ⓘ lightning impulse simulation ⓘ plasma generation experiments ⓘ pulsed power research ⓘ |
| usedInField |
electromagnetic compatibility testing
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high-voltage engineering ⓘ particle accelerator technology ⓘ plasma physics ⓘ pulsed power technology ⓘ |
| usesComponent |
capacitor
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charging resistor ⓘ resistor ⓘ spark gap switch ⓘ triggering circuit ⓘ |
| usesMedium |
air as spark gap dielectric
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sometimes pressurized gas as spark gap dielectric ⓘ |
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Subject: Marx generator Description of subject: A Marx generator is a high-voltage pulse generator that charges multiple capacitors in parallel and then rapidly connects them in series to produce a short, very high-voltage output pulse.
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