Title :
High-power and superpower Cerenkov masers
Author :
De Groot, J.S. ; Stone, R.A. ; Mizuno, K. ; Rogers, J.H. ; Pointon, T.D.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Appl. Sci., California Univ., Davis, CA, USA
fDate :
4/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The linear and nonlinear theory of the efficient operation of high-power (gigawatt) and superpower (50 GW) Cerenkov masers is presented. Issues such as breakdown, plasma production, and coupling to the output device are discussed. The relative merits of dielectric Cerenkov masers and plasma Cerenkov masers are considered. The principal design tool is a new particle simulation model that was developed to investigate Cerenkov masers. The novel aspects of this model are briefly described along with a comparison of calculated and experimental results. The agreement between calculations and measurements is generally good. Designs for a high-power and superpower plasma Cerenkov masers are also described
Keywords :
Cherenkov radiation; masers; 1 to 9.9 GW; 50 GW; breakdown; coupling; dielectric Cerenkov masers; linear theory; nonlinear theory; particle simulation model; plasma Cerenkov masers; plasma production; Dielectrics; Electron beams; Frequency; Magnetic fields; Masers; Phase change materials; Plasma confinement; Plasma density; Plasma waves; Space charge;
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
