Rapid waveguide system and component design using scattering matrices and computer optimization

Summary form only given. Scattering matrix analysis revolutionized the design of overmoded gyrotron circuits and is now used for designing waveguide components, including pillbox and coaxial windows, mode converters, tapers, and transitions. The addition of computer optimization dramatically reduces design time while significantly increasing performance. Combining computer optimization with scattering matrix analysis allows users to design entire waveguide systems in a few hours with performance exceeding what usually takes days to obtain with other programs. This presentation describes the application of scattering matrix and optimization analysis to waveguide system design and provide several examples.