A High Current Multipactor Electron Gun
Abstract
The objective of the proposed project is to address thelimitations of previous electron guns and associated HPM/HPRF systems being developed for IED neutralization by exploring the feasibility and performance of a novel High-Current Multipactor Electron Gun (HCMEG) that can provide the basis for a new class of compact vacuum electronic HPM/HPRF devices designed around the unique configuration and electron beam characteristics of the HCMEG. The proposed basic research project will explore the feasibility of a novel high current multipactor electron gun (HCMEG) that will serve as the key component of a new type of highpower microwave (HPM) or high-power radio-frequency (HPRF) device that is highly efficient, compact, lightweight and robust. The HPM/HPRF systems made possible by the HCMEG will provide a promising path to practical gigawatt systems for IED neutralization. A primary goal of the project is to reduce system size and weight sufficiently that equipment for IED neutralization may be readily deployed in the field from military vehicles engaged in missions requiring speed and agility. Other applications for compact HPM/HPRF devices made possible by the proposed HCMEG include high power mobile radar, vehicle and vessel stopping, electronic warfare, and long-range wireless communications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Nov 23, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141612482
Entities
People
- Thomas Owens
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation