Current pulse shaping in electron gun using ferroelectric cathode

被引:1
作者
Hayashi, Y [1 ]
Hotta, E
Flechtner, D
Golkowski, C
Ivers, JD
机构
[1] Tokyo Inst Technol, Dept Energy Sci, Midori Ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 2268502, Japan
[2] Cornell Univ, High Voltage Lab, Ithaca, NY 14850 USA
来源
JAPANESE JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS PART 1-REGULAR PAPERS BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS & REVIEW PAPERS | 2001年 / 40卷 / 10期
关键词
electron beam; ferroelectric cathode; microwave tube; electron gun; pulse shaping;
D O I
10.1143/JJAP.40.6148
中图分类号
O59 [应用物理学];
学科分类号
摘要
We have operated an electron gun using a ferroelectric cathode at a diode voltage of 450 kV. The beam current and its waveform have been studied under various triggering conditions. Adjusting the amplitude and applied timing of the trigger pulse has led to a unique method of current pulse shaping for the ferroelectric diode. The method is convenient and the beam current with a reasonable pulse shape is achievable even with a relatively poor condition of the voltage pulse. Optimum conditions for applying the trigger pulse have been determined and the beam current with the required shape is obtained.
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页码:6148 / 6151
页数:4
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