Title :
Advanced terahertz backward wave oscillators
Author :
Ives, Lawrence ; Marsden, David ; Caplan, M. ; Kory, Carol ; Neilson, Jeff ; Schwartzkopf, S.
Author_Institution :
Calabazas Creek Res. Inc., Saratoga, CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper deals with the advanced manufacturing techniques to extend the operating range to frequencies exceeding 1 THz. Water cooling is eliminated by incorporating a depressed collector. Output waveguide coupling is improved so as to increase coupling efficiency and mode purity.
Keywords :
backward wave oscillators; slow wave structures; waveguide couplers; advanced manufacturing techniques; advanced terahertz backward wave oscillators; depressed collector; mode purity; output waveguide coupling; water cooling; Atmospheric waves; Cooling; Coupling circuits; Frequency; Laboratories; Machining; Manufacturing; Observatories; Oscillators; Terrestrial atmosphere;
Conference_Titel :
Vacuum Electronics, 2003 4th IEEE International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7699-4
DOI :
10.1109/IVEC.2003.1286008
