Title :
Latest Test of a Submillimeter-Wave Backward Wave Oscillator
Author :
Ives, Lawrence ; Caplan, Malcom ; Kory, Carol ; Read, Michael ; Robinson, Tom ; Wilcox, Ross ; Neilson, Jeff ; Schwartzkopf, Steve ; Witherspoon, Ron
Author_Institution :
Calabazas Creek Res. Inc.
Abstract :
A 600-700 GHz backward wave oscillator is under development for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for molecular spectroscopy. Previous tests identified problems with the cathode and magnetics circuit, which were corrected in the most recent version. This presentation reviews the previous test results and describe the device modifications. Latest test results are provided if available
Keywords :
backward wave oscillators; submillimetre wave tubes; 600 to 700 GHz; cathode; magnetics circuit; molecular spectroscopy; submillimeter-wave backward wave oscillator; Cathodes; Circuit testing; Electron beams; Oscillators; Permeability; Prototypes; Radio frequency; Spectroscopy; Steel; Structural beams; BWO; THz source; backward wave oscillator; molecular spectroscopy; submillimeter RF source;
Conference_Titel :
Vacuum Electronics Conference, 2006 held Jointly with 2006 IEEE International Vacuum Electron Sources., IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Monterey, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0108-9
DOI :
10.1109/IVELEC.2006.1666365
