Title :
Optimization of klystron power conversion efficiency
Author :
Mihran, Theodore G.
Author_Institution :
General Electric Co., Schenectady, N.Y.
Abstract :
Optimum power conversion efficiency in klystrons involves two factors: (1) electron bunching, for highest current conversion efficiency, and (2) minimum velocity spread, for optimum energy removal in the output gap. The merit figure, a new criterion involving both of these factors, is shown to give an excellent quantitative indication of klystron power conversion efficiency without the necessity of making a large signal output gap calculation.
Keywords :
Circuits; Distributed computing; Electron beams; Klystrons; Optical coupling; Particle beams; Plasma properties; Plasma waves; Power conversion; Space charge;
Conference_Titel :
Electron Devices Meeting, 1966 International
DOI :
10.1109/IEDM.1966.187748
