Cathode-Driven, High Gain, Crossed-Field Amplifier.
Abstract
This program is concerned with a high gain crossed-field amplifier in which the secondary emmision cathode is formed into a slow-wave structure. The input signal is impressed on this structure and its fields achieve phase sorting of the electrons at low energy level and thereby control the space charge between the cathode network and the usual anode circuit. Initial results show that the cathode-driven CFA is a workable device. With an rf drive power of 750 watts, space-charge control was obtained with an rf gain of 20 dB. The program was inactive for two months during this period because of lack of funds. Testing of Model No. 1 will continue with another test facility, now being made ready, which will provide a higher anode voltage. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 21, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0913597
Entities
People
- G. Macmaster
- K. Dudley
Organizations
- RTX