Computer Modelling of Virtual Cathode Oscillators (Vircators)

Abstract

This final report covers the results of investigations extending over the period 15 Jan 2000 - 30 Nov 2002. The report consists of two parts, in Part 1 a computer model of a vircator developed at the Texas Technical University is developed using a powerful code called MAGIC. Part 1 ends with design proposals leading to an increase in power output of 52%. Part 2 is primarily concerned with the influence of an axial magnetic field on the performance of a coaxial vircator, including stability investigations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 28, 2003
Accession Number
ADA414678

Entities

People

  • J.G. Watkins
  • P. A. Lindsay
  • W. K. Toh
  • Xi Chen

Organizations

  • Queen Mary University of London

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Complex Variables
  • Electric Fields
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electron Beams
  • Electrons
  • Equations
  • Geometry
  • High Power Microwaves
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Oscillators
  • Peak Values
  • Poisson Equation
  • Radiation
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Two Dimensional
  • Virtual Cathode Oscillators

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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