Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Microwave and Millimeter Wave Radiation from Hollow, Rotating, Electron Beams.
Abstract
During this period this effort has explored the scaling of the negative mass instability to regimes associated with smaller plasmas and short wavelengths for the plasma-produced radiation. An experimental apparatus for these studies is near completion. The nonlinear electromagnetic interaction between the collective/bunches of electrons and the radiation field has been formulated in an attempt to derive the efficiency of the production of radiation. In addition, the Dragon electron beam source is currently being improved for future radiation production experiments based on the negative mass instability. Experimental efforts at high powers have resulted in the enhancement of radiation at a single frequency. This last effort has utilized a 'double-magnetron cavity' to enhance the radiation power in Ka band at 26 and 41GHz. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA117896
Entities
People
- Charles D. Striffler
- R. L. Weiler
- William W. Destler
Organizations
- University of Maryland