APPLIED RESEARCH ON CROSSED-FIELD ELECTRON GUNS

Abstract

Research is concerned with the use of analog and digital computer methods along with analytical means to design and evaluate high-convergence, high-density electron guns of the M-type. Several methods of designing crossedfield electron guns for use in injected-beam crossed-field devices are outlined. An analog method utilizes a nonlinear function generator (Poisson cell) in conjunction with an analog computer to solve Poisson's equation. A digital computer program for the design of such guns is outlined, as well as a method for solving the problem of space-charge density calculations. Also a new type of hybrid electron gun is proposed which seems applicable to high-current density-pulsed devices. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0262513

Entities

People

  • J.e. Boers
  • N.a. Masnari

Organizations

  • University of Michigan

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analog Computers
  • Charge Density
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Crossed Field Devices
  • Current Density
  • Digital Computers
  • Electron Guns
  • Electrons
  • High Density
  • Space Charge

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Electronics Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers