Abstract
Pseudospark electron beams have been studied recently with their application to millimetre-wave and terahertz radiation generation. To this end, backward wave oscillators (BWO), a form of vacuum tube which utilises the interaction between an axial electron beam and a slow-wave structure has been designed and modelled using the particle-in-cell code MAGIC and VORPAL. Millimetre radiation has been generated from a BWO driven by a 14-gap pseudospark discharge. The investigation of a higher frequency BWO at 200 GHz will also be presented.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 1st Annual Active and Passive RF Devices Seminar |
Publisher | Institution of Engineering and Technology |
Pages | 11-14 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Volume | 2013 |
Edition | 4 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781849197939 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2013 |
Event | 1st Annual Active and Passive RF Devices Seminar - Glasgow, United Kingdom Duration: 29 Oct 2013 → 29 Oct 2013 |
Conference
Conference | 1st Annual Active and Passive RF Devices Seminar |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Glasgow |
Period | 29/10/13 → 29/10/13 |
Keywords
- backward wave oscillators
- vacuum tubes
- slow wave structures
- millimetre waves
- electron beams
- axial electron beam
- millimetre radiation
- pseudospark produced electron beams
- terahertz radiation generation