Title :
Radio-frequency oscillations in thermionic diodes
Author :
Zollweg, R.J. ; Gottlieb, M.
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Research Laboratories, Pittsburgh, Pa.
fDate :
5/1/1963 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Radio-frequency oscillations are observed in alkali vapor-filled thermionic diodes at low vapor pressure. A review of the experimental phenomena and attempts at quantitative theoretical understanding is given. Possible applications are for energy conversion and as a diagnostic tool.
Keywords :
Cathodes; Electrons; Frequency conversion; Ionization; Light emitting diodes; Radio frequency; Resistance heating; Resonance; Temperature; Thermionic emission;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1963.2268
