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From linearity towards chaos: Basic studies of relativistic backward-wave oscillators

  • Y. Carmel
  • , W. R. Lou
  • , J. Rodgers
  • , H. Guo
  • , W. W. Destler
  • , V. L. Granatstein
  • , B. Levush
  • , T. Antonsen
  • , A. Bromborsky

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Abstract

Recent experimental studies have revealed for the first time some basic features of pulsed, relativistic (300 600 kV) backward-wave oscillators such as starting current, axial mode locking, and multifrequency operation. Above a critical beam current a gradual degradation of the spectrum purity of the electromagnetic radiation is observed, culminating in the onset of stochastic oscillations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1652-1655
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume69
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1992
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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