An inductive voltage divider positioned near the liner

An inductive divider for measuring voltages near a radiating load, which is a hollow cylindrical assembly compressed by a 3-MA current pulse, is described. Some results that were obtained in experiments on the Angara-5-1 facility using this divider are presented. The nanosecond resolution of the sensor and closeness of its position to the load allow observation of the moment of breakdown of wires using the obtained voltage signals. Analysis of voltage and current signals allows evaluation of the energy deposition to the wires before the breakdown and the parameters of plasma that is generated around them.