Stability and tunability of a gyrotron backward-wave oscillator

C. T. Fan, T. H. Chang, K. F. Pao, S. H. Chen, K. R. Chu

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Abstract

Stability issues have been a major concern for the realization of broadband tunability of the gyrotron backward wave-oscillator (gyro-BWO). A time-dependent code is employed to examine the stability properties of the gyro-BWO over a wide range in magnetic field and electron beam voltage. On the basis of the results, an optimized Ka-band gyro-BWO experiment has been designed and conducted. Continuous and smooth tunability, in magnetic field and in beam voltage, was demonstrated with high interaction efficiencies. A 3-dB tuning range of 1.4 GHz with a peak power of 130 kW at 27% efficiency was achieved.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIRMMW-THz 2006 - 31st International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and 14th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics
Pages517
Number of pages1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
EventIRMMW-THz 2006 - 31st International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and 14th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics - Shanghai, China
Duration: 18 Sep 200622 Sep 2006

Publication series

NameIRMMW-THz 2006 - 31st International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and 14th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics

Conference

ConferenceIRMMW-THz 2006 - 31st International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves and 14th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period18/09/0622/09/06

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