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A ferroelectric energy generator system comprises an explosive unit, a ferroelectric element, a first and a second output terminal, and a voltage-controlled switch. The explosive unit may include an explosive charge and a detonator which in combination may supply a shock wave. The ferroelectric elem

A ferroelectric energy generator system comprises an explosive unit, a ferroelectric element, a first and a second output terminal, and a voltage-controlled switch. The explosive unit may include an explosive charge and a detonator which in combination may supply a shock wave. The ferroelectric element may include a third output terminal coupled to the voltage-controlled switch and a fourth output terminal coupled to the second output terminal. Upon receiving the shock wave, the ferroelectric element may be compressed and depolarized and, as a result, may generate a pulse of voltage between the third and the fourth output terminals. When the voltage reaches a breakdown level, the voltage-controlled switch may close and quickly deliver electric current to a load coupled to the ferroelectric energy generator system.

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Having thus described various embodiments of the invention, what is claimed as new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent includes the following: 1. An energy generating system comprising:a ferroelectric energy generator configured to generate a pulse of voltage between a pair of output termi

Having thus described various embodiments of the invention, what is claimed as new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent includes the following: 1. An energy generating system comprising:a ferroelectric energy generator configured to generate a pulse of voltage between a pair of output terminals; anda voltage-controlled switch that is connected with one of the output terminals of the ferroelectric energy generator, wherein the voltage-controlled switch closes when the generated voltage pulse reaches a breakdown level, the voltage-controlled switch including—a first output terminal and a second output terminal configured to couple the voltage-controlled switch to at least one component,a first electrode and a second electrode coupled to the first output terminal and the second output terminal, respectively, and configured to possess a voltage therebetween, anda dielectric film positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode and configured to become electrically conductive when the voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode reaches the breakdown level,wherein one of the first electrode or the second electrode has a spherical shape to avoid the dielectric film becoming electrically conductive before the breakdown level of voltage is reached.