Title :
A microfabricated klystron amplifier for THz waves
Author :
Lin, M.C. ; Smithe, D.N. ; Stoltz, P.H. ; Song, H. ; Kalkur, T.
Author_Institution :
Tech-X Corp., Boulder, CO, USA
Abstract :
The goal of this proposal is to apply new MEMS fabrication techniques to demonstrate and evaluate the design of a new THz klystron amplifier. A possible MEMS-based fabrication process to realize the THz klystron amplifier will be described.
Keywords :
amplifiers; klystrons; microfabrication; terahertz wave devices; MEMS fabrication techniques; microfabricated klystron amplifier; terahertz waves; Application software; Cathodes; Electron beams; Electron sources; Fabrication; Klystrons; Micromechanical devices; Power amplifiers; Space technology; Springs;
Conference_Titel :
Vacuum Nanoelectronics Conference, 2009. IVNC 2009. 22nd International
Conference_Location :
Shizuoka
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3587-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3588-3
DOI :
10.1109/IVNC.2009.5271603
