Title :
Numerical evaluation of the role of reflectors to maximize the power efficiency of an axial Vircator
Author :
Stéphanie Champeaux;Philippe Gouard;Richard Cousin;Jean Larour
Author_Institution :
CEA, DAM, DIF F-91297 Arpajon, France
Abstract :
The effects of introducing one or more reflectors inside an axial Vircator are analyzed using CSTParticle Studio® PIC simulation. The power conversion efficiency is shown to be enhanced from 1% to 13% at 3 GHz. The optimum output power is obtained with three reflectors.
Keywords :
"Cathodes","Anodes","Microwave oscillators","Microwave devices","Power conversion","Power generation"
Conference_Titel :
Vacuum Electronics Conference (IVEC), 2013 IEEE 14th International
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-5976-4
DOI :
10.1109/IVEC.2013.6571105
