Theory of relativistic backward wave oscillators operating near cutoff

S. M. Miller, T. M. Antonsen, B. Levush, A. Bromborsky, D. K. Abey, Y. Carmel

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Abstract

A numerical model for analyzing backward-wave oscillators (BWOs) operating near the upper edge of the transmission band is presented. The model is used to calculate starting currents for two finite length devices, an X-band BWO (f=8.4 GHz) and a J-band BWO (f=5.5 GHz). The operating frequency and efficiency predicted by the nonlinear numerical simulations are compared with experimental data for each device.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)730-740
Number of pages11
JournalPhysics of Plasmas
Volume1
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1994
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics

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