Shock wave generator, has voltage supply connected with another supply so that respective voltage is added between conductive points, and capacitor switched parallel to points, where voltage is smaller than breakdown voltage between points

摘要

The shock wave generator (1) has conductive points (4, 5) that are arranged in a liquid bath (3). Voltage supplies (6, 8) are provided for supplying a voltage between the conductive points. The voltage supply (6) is connected with the voltage supply (8) so that the respective voltage is added between the conductive points. A capacitor (7) is switched parallel to the points, where the voltage is smaller than a breakdown voltage between the points. An independent claim is also included for a method for generating a shock wave.