Initial operation of a high-power whispering-gallery-mode gyrotron

Technical Report · Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5867724· OSTI ID:5867724

Felch, K; Ives, L; Jongewaard, E; Jory, H; Spang, S

Varian has begun the development of a high-power gyrotron based on a whispering-gallery-mode interaction circuit. The first experimental tube has been designed to generate pulsed output powers up to 1 MW at a frequency of 140 GHz. The tube was also designed for CW operation at power levels of several hundred kilowatts. The overall design of the tube is discussed. Fabrication of the tube is nearing completion and initial tests on the tube will be carried out in the near future. 5 refs., 2 figs.

• Research Organization: Varian Associates, Inc., Palo Alto, CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5867724
• Report Number(s): UCRL-15925; ON: DE88002500
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Paper copy only, copy does not permit microfiche production
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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