Title :
Comment on "The nonlinear operation of a microwave crossed-field amplifier" by G.E. Thomas
Author :
Roberts, Thomas M
Author_Institution :
Ames Lab., IA, USA
fDate :
6/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The commenter points out that the above-titled paper by G.E. Thomas (ibid., vol.28, p.27-36, Jan. 1981) is the first to use a nonlinear Schrodinger equation to describe microwave amplifiers. The commenter examines some equations that underly predictions, and reviews all claims of experimental validation. Questions are raised about both the equations and the claims of validation.<>
Keywords :
Schrodinger equation; microwave amplifiers; microwave crossed-field amplifier; nonlinear Schrodinger equation; nonlinear operation; Differential equations; Laboratories; Microwave amplifiers; Nonlinear equations; Operational amplifiers; Schrodinger equation; US Department of Energy;
Journal_Title :
Electron Devices, IEEE Transactions on
