The Generation of High-Power Microwave Radiation from Intense Relativistic Electron Beams

Abstract

This report provides a basis for evaluating the current and near- future development of relativistic-electron-beam (REB) technology for the generation of microwave radiation. Magnetrons, gyrotrons, and Raman scattering are examined in some detail and references are cited for several other conversion schemes. The status of repetitively pulsed REB generation is then reviewed and two hypothetical systems are constructed from the conversion schemes and generators that were considered earlier. Finally, some of the advantages (such as high power and compact size) and disadvantages (such as unproven technology) are summarized. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA063881

Entities

People

  • Alan Bromborsky
  • R. Alan Kehs

Organizations

  • Harry Diamond Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cerenkov Radiation
  • Electron Beams
  • Electron Energy
  • Electrons
  • Energy
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Generators
  • High Voltage
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Military Research
  • Peak Power
  • Power Levels
  • Radiation
  • Raman Scattering
  • Repetition Rate
  • Transmission Lines

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics