Title :
Measured performance of magnetron injection guns for gyrotrons
Author :
Ives, R.Lawrence ; Marsden, David ; Collins, George ; Miram, George ; Gunther, Kim ; Curtis, Marc ; Borchard, Philipp
Author_Institution :
Calabazas Creek Research, Inc. 690 Port Drive, San Mateo, CA 94404, USA
Abstract :
Magnetron injection guns (MIGs) are a principle component in gyrotrons and gyroklystrons. The performance of the RF device critically depends on the performance of the MIG that provides the electron beam. Unfortunately, recent measurements indicate that MIGS often generate asymmetrical electron beams that can adversely impact the operation of the RF source. This presentation will describe the measurement facility and provide results from recent tests.
Keywords :
Assembly; Cathodes; Electron beams; Guns; Gyrotrons; Klystrons; Probes; Radio frequency; Temperature measurement; Voltage; MIG; RF source; electron gun; gyroklystron; gyrotron; work function;
Conference_Titel :
Vacuum Electronics Conference, 2008. IVEC 2008. IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Monterey, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1715-5
DOI :
10.1109/IVELEC.2008.4556408