ENERGY-TRANSFER SYSTEMS

Patent · Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1963

OSTI ID:4726531

Thonemann, P C; Cowhig, W T; Davenport, P A

This patent relates to the transfer of energy in a traveling electromagnetic wave to direct-current electrical energy in a gaseous medium. The traveling wave is generated by means of a radio-frequency oscillator connected across a capacitance-loaded helix wound around a sealed tube enclosing the gaseous medium. The traveling wave causes the electrons within the medium to drift towards one end of the tube. The direct current appearing across electrodes placed at each end of the tube is then used by some electrical means. (AEC)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-17-019507
• Assignee: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 3085189
• OSTI ID: 4726531
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-63
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

PHYSICS
CAPACITORS
CURRENTS
ELECTRODES
ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
ELECTRONS
ENERGY
FREQUENCY
GASES
MOTION
OSCILLATIONS
PLANNING
RADIO WAVES
TUBES