A High Repetition Rate, Long Lifetime Magnetically Insulated Line
Abstract
The program objective is to design and construct a high power microwave source capable of highRF power (> 1 GW). To this end we are proposing the development of a hard tube magneticallyinsulated line oscillator (MILO). This type of performance can be achieved by fabrication usingadvanced materials and sealed tube technology as well as design optimization through PIC codesimulation. The high diode peak power will induce extreme temperatures within tube components.Advanced materials such as pyrolitic graphite can withstand these conditions which will result inshot lifetimes many orders of magnitude greater than traditionally used materials. These operatingconditions will also create plasma within the AK gap which can result in pulse shortening. Sealedtube technology has been shown to reduce plasma generation as well as decrease plasma lifetime.Finally, PIC code simulation will be used to optimize MILO performance resulting in higher powerefficiency and lower losses.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 10, 2018
- Source ID
- N000141812384
Entities
People
- John Mankowski
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- Texas Tech University System
- United States Navy