Cyclotron Wave Electrostatic and Parametric Amplifiers.

Abstract

Cyclotron wave amplifiers were invented in both the United States and Russia in the late 1950's. While work in the United States was dropped in favor of solid state amplifiers, their development and use continues in Russia. This paper developes the basic theory of these amplifiers for western scientists and engineers, specifies the performance of several sample commercially produced items, and compares performance of these devices with theory. Applications of devices to real world radar systems and the resulting advantages are briefly discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 28, 1997
Accession Number
ADA322103

Entities

People

  • George Ewell
  • Wallace M. Manheimer

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bandwidth
  • Cavity Resonators
  • Communication Systems
  • Cyclotron Waves
  • Dispersion Relations
  • Electric Fields
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Frequency Bands
  • Low Noise Amplifiers
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Microwave Frequency
  • Microwave Tubes
  • Military Research
  • Parametric Amplifiers
  • Radar
  • Repetition Rate
  • Transistor Amplifiers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Systems Analysis and Design