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Development of a high power klystron for the spallation neutron source

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OSTI ID:20067662
The Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) provides an intense beam of neutrons for scattering experiments. The SNS is comprised of an ion source, a 1 GeV H{sup {minus}} linear accelerator, an accumulator ring, a target for neutron production, and an area for the scattering experiments. The linear accelerator is driven by 52 klystrons operating at 805 MHz, and 3 klystrons operating at 402.5 MHz. A prototype of the 805 MHz klystron is being developed at Litton and is the subject of this paper. The klystron will produce 2.5 MW of peak power at 10% duty. The pulse width is 1.7 msec and the efficiency is specified at a minimum of 55%. Testing is scheduled to begin in April, with delivery to Los Alamos in June. The design of the klystron and available test results will be presented.
Research Organization:
Litton Electron Devices, San Carlos, CA (US)
OSTI ID:
20067662
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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