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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2726-2729 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Physical Review E - Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics |
Volume | 53 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
- Statistics and Probability
- Condensed Matter Physics