Conversion of the energy of intense relativistic electron beams into high-power electrical pulses

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1137329· OSTI ID:5426206

Friedman, M; Serlin, V

Converting the energy of intense relativistic electron beams (IREB'S) into electrical energy can: (1) Enhance the efficiency of many electron devices, such as free electron lasers and microwave generators, and (2) generate trains of high-frequency high-power electrical pulses. An investigation of a converter was performed and efficiency of up to approx. 60% was achieved. The converter was used with either a single pulse of IREB of approx.100 ns duration or with a modulated IREB at 280 MHz. An output electrical power of> or approx. =10/sup 9/ W was obtained.

• Research Organization: Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375
• OSTI ID: 5426206
• Journal Information: Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States), Journal Name: Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States) Vol. 54:12; ISSN RSINA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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