从实际应用的角度出发, 概括性地描述了高重复频率脉冲功率的主要技术特点, 如工作次数多、脉冲间隔时间短和平均输出功率高等。通过介绍高平均功率准分子激光、常压脉冲气体放电、感应式回旋加速器等有代表性应用实例, 论述了高重复频率脉冲功率技术的学术意义。高重复频率脉冲功率技术将进一步完善脉冲压缩理论和电路设计方法, 从而在短脉冲和波形控制等方面取得进展, 同时高重复频率脉冲功率发生器将进一步趋向多样化和极限化。高重复频率脉冲功率技术的发展与脉冲功率器件性能的持续提高之间相互促进, 会不断将高重复频率脉冲功率技术的成果带向工业生产和日常生活。

This is the first of a series of review papers on repetitive pulsed power technology. It gives general description about the technological characteristics such as high number of working-cycles, short time interval, and high average power. Typical applications in excimer laser, atmospheric gas discharge, and high-energy accelerator are introduced in order to highlight the significance of the technology. Repetitive pulsed power technology will be further developed mainly in the direction of short pulse and waveform control, while operation parameters of practical generators for specific applications will be pushed to the component limit. Future development of repetitive pulsed power and related technologies will bring more benefits into industrial and civil areas.