Experimental demonstration of a high-power slow-wave electron cyclotron maser based on a combined resonance of cherenkov and anomalous doppler interactions

K. Ogura, M. R. Amin, K. Minami, X. D. Zheng, Y. Suzuki, W. S. Kim, T. Watanabe, Y. Carmel, V. L. Granatstein

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Abstract

A slow-wave electron cyclotron maser consisting of an oversized corrugated waveguide and an axially injected electron beam has been demonstrated experimentally. At resonance, the output rf power is strongly enhanced. Maximum output power of 200 kW with an electronic efficiency of 4% at 19.5 GHz is obtained for an electron beam with voltage of 35 kV and current of 150 A. The oscillation is observed to be a periodic [Formula Presented] mode. The enhancement of microwave radiation is estimated to be caused by the combined resonance of Cherenkov interactions and an anomalous Doppler shifted electron cyclotron interaction.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2726-2729
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review E - Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics
Volume53
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1996
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
  • Statistics and Probability
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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