As this seemed a more geek oriented discussion area, I hope it isn't some offense to post this here.
I need to pulse approximately 9058.33 A, up to 500mJ, under conditions that might involve (depending on testing) a rarefied atmosphere. This is something I only need to do on a specific project, and I don't want to break the bank, as I have little there now.
I have been considering a DIY approach using Osram's SPL PL90 diode (standard operation: pulses of 100 ns pulse width at 1 kHz rate with 5 A operating current at TA=25°C, mighty overkill unadjusted for, I know); however, I don't know what circuit would be appropriate for what I would like to do (anything more brings costs to an abusively high range).
I would like some recommendations regarding the most economically feasible way to proceed.