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RF OSCILLATIONS AND POWER OUTPUT IN ALKALINE THERMIONIC CONVERTERS

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4706211· OSTI ID:4706211
Experiments were made using a potassium plasma cell with a Ta emitter and a Ag-plated Cu collector. The r-f frequencies, rms voltages, power output, and other quantities were measured under various conditions of emitter temperature, potassium vapor pressure, and d-c and r-f loads. Ion and electron densities were calculated and compared with the oscillations occurring. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., Ill.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
NSA Number:
NSA-17-011837
OSTI ID:
4706211
Report Number(s):
TID-16215; UAC-6389
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English