Effects of Pulse Shaping on Cerenkov Radiation
Abstract
Pulse shaping of periodic relativistic electron pulses generates patterns of Cerenkov radiation distinctive of the distribution of charge within a bunch. Computer simulation mapped the radiation pattern of the level, triangular, trapezoidal, rounded, Gaussian, level plus sinusoidal ripple, and multiple hump charge distributions. Each shape, with exception of the level plus sinusoidal ripple, generates a series of radiation patterns unique to that shape. This research provides a basis for determining the shape of a current pulse based on the radiated energy pattern. Keywords: Pulse Shaping; Cerenkov Radiation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA175310
Entities
People
- Kenneth M. Stein
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School