Title :
Fluctuation Phenomena Arising in the Quantum Interaction of Electrons with High-Frequency Fields
Author :
MacDonald, D.K.C. ; Kompfner, R.
Author_Institution :
Clarendon Laboratory, Oxford, England
Abstract :
On the basis of a quantum-mechanical analysis by Smith of the interaction of an electron beam with an oscillating resonant cavity, the fluctuations in energy flow in the beam have been analyzed. The expressions for the classical and quantal cases are compared and it is concluded that, under extreme limiting conditions of operation, a just perceptible difference might be observed.
Keywords :
Cathodes; Electromagnetic analysis; Electron beams; Energy exchange; Fluctuations; Quantum mechanics; Radio frequency; Resonance; Temperature sensors; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IRE
DOI :
10.1109/JRPROC.1949.230284
