Title :
2.5-dimensional large-signal traveling-wave tube
Author :
Goren, Y. ; Nettesheim, E.A. ; Lally, P.M.
Author_Institution :
Teledyne MEC, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Abstract :
A 2.5-dimensional frequency-domain large-signal traveling-wave tube (TWT) simulation code is presented. The code integrates various features of the TWT, including the electron gun, permanent magnets, and pole pieces. It enables the user to change various parameters and observe the effect on output power, phase, and mode purity. Among those parameters are magnetic strength, magnetic periodicity, various electron guns, circuit dimensions, and circuit RF characteristics.<>
Keywords :
digital simulation; electronic engineering computing; frequency-domain synthesis; travelling-wave-tubes; 2.5-dimensional; circuit RF characteristics; circuit dimensions; electron guns; large-signal traveling-wave tube; magnetic periodicity; magnetic strength; mode purity; output power; permanent magnets; phase; pole pieces; travelling-wave tube simulation code; Convergence; Electron guns; Equations; Free electron lasers; Laser modes; Magnetic analysis; Magnetic circuits; Motion analysis; Permanent magnets; Power generation;
Conference_Titel :
Electron Devices Meeting, 1989. IEDM '89. Technical Digest., International
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0817-4
DOI :
10.1109/IEDM.1989.74259