DocumentCode
3275375
Title
Gyrotron efficiency reductions due to after-cavity interactions
Author
Cauffman, Stephen R.
Author_Institution
Commun.&Power Ind., Palo Alto, CA
fYear
2008
fDate
15-19 Sept. 2008
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
1
Abstract
In several recently tested gyrotrons, interaction efficiencies have been lower than expected based on cavity simulations. More extensive simulations allowing for interaction beyond the cavity indicate that beam-wave interactions in the quasi-optical launcher can reduce overall efficiency. This effect is evaluated for designs at several frequencies and power levels, and possible mitigation techniques are assessed.
Keywords
gyrotrons; after-cavity interactions; beam-wave interactions; cavity simulations; gyrotron efficiency reduction; quasioptical launcher; Degradation; Electron beams; Frequency; Geometry; Gyrotrons; Magnetic fields; Magnetic susceptibility; Power industry; Solid modeling; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves, 2008. IRMMW-THz 2008. 33rd International Conference on
Conference_Location
Pasadena, CA
Print_ISBN
978-1-4244-2119-0
Electronic_ISBN
978-1-4244-2120-6
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ICIMW.2008.4665565
Filename
4665565
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