Are Gas Discharges Capable of Generating Maser Radiation?:—Part 1

The linear interactions between two electromagnetic waves arising from high-speed electrons in the resonant cavity are studied by observing the effects stated in the quantum electronics, i.e., due to the microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. Einstein´s equation is used. The first electromagnetic wave arises from the high-speed electrons in the corona discharge occurring at the helix. The second electromagnetic wave is due to the high-speed electrons in the gas discharge that is occurring in the small gaps. Many experimental data are analyzed and three examples are presented.