Results from gyrotron backward wave oscillator experiments utilizing a high-current high-voltage annular electron beam

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作者
Spencer, TA [1 ]
Davis, CE [1 ]
Hendricks, KJ [1 ]
Agee, FJ [1 ]
Gilgenbach, RM [1 ]
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[1] UNIV MICHIGAN,DEPT NUCL ENGN,INTENSE ENERGY BEAM INTERACT LAB,ANN ARBOR,MI 48109
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10.1109/27.532946
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O35 [流体力学]; O53 [等离子体物理学];
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070204 ; 080103 ; 080704 ;
摘要
We report the first gyrotron-backward-wave-oscillator experiments which utilize a high-current (1-4 kA) high-voltage (300-500 keV) annular electron beam. The experiment was designed to operate in the TE(01) backward wave mode, Radio frequency extracted power was 0.1-4 MW, with pulselengths of 80-500 ns. Experimental results suggest the possibility of competition with the TE(21) backward wave mode. Frequency spectrum measurements have shown a wide content of frequencies during the voltage pulse, an undesirable result for use in narrow-hand devices.
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