High-Power Microwave Breakdown of Dielectric Interfaces

Abstract

The objective of this project is to study the electrical breakdown, due to microwaves which occurs on the surface of vacuum/atmosphere interfaces. This is an annual technical report for AFOSR Grant No. 91-0260, that began in April, 1991 and concluded one year later. This contract was continuing work started on AFOSR Grant No. 88-0102. The final report for that grant was submitted in November, 1991. This report will discuss results relating to: placing magnets on the waveguide to prevent the electron beam from hitting the window, frequency measurements of the microwave signal, and the design, construction, and testing of a device for reducing window breakdown.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 15, 1992
Accession Number
ADA254200

Entities

People

  • L.l. Hatfield
  • M . Kristiansen
  • Mark Crawford

Organizations

  • Texas Tech University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anechoic Chambers
  • Atmospheres
  • Contracts
  • Electric Fields
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electron Beams
  • Electron Emission
  • Electrons
  • Frequency
  • High Power Microwaves
  • Microwave Frequency
  • Microwaves
  • Particle Beams
  • Radiation
  • Radio Frequency
  • Simulations
  • Waveguides

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Semiconductor Device Technology
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics