Large Amplitude Ion Waves.
Abstract
Cerenkov Masers, which are mildly relativistic (100-200 KV), moderate-current, electron-beam (1-20A)-driven dielectric resonators, have been used to produce multihendred KW power levels in the middle part of the mm wavelength range. The devices make use of the fact that the evanescence scale length in the transverse direction of a slow wave is given by (lambda)(beta)(gamma) lambda - wavelength, beta - velocity measured in units of the speed of light, gamma = 1/sg. root of(1-beta squared). The scaling (lambda)(beta)(gamma) approx. 1 will maintain good beam-to-wave-coupling in the mm range, while also maintaining convenient transverse resonator dimension. A variety of configurations and modifications are considered and discussed in detail. All experimental results presented pertain to oscillator configurations of the basic device. The basic interaction can, however, be used as the basis of an amplifier and a theoretical analysis of such a device is presented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 19, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA126990
Entities
People
- John E. Walsh
Organizations
- Dartmouth College